TBA Studios set to begin production for historical film ‘Quezon’
MANILA, Philippines – A third installment of the critically acclaimed Bayaniverse is coming.
TBA Studios announced that Quezon, a biopic based on the life of former president Manuel L. Quezon, will start filming in March.
Although Quezon is a standalone film, TBA Studios president Daphne Chiu said it follows the cinematic continuity of other Bayaniverse films Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018).
Heneral Luna chronicled the life and death of Antonio Luna, while Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral is based on the life and death of Gregorio del Pilar during the Philippine-American War.
Just like the first two Bayaniverse films, Quezon will be helmed by award-winning director and writer Jerrold Tarog.
Quezon is expected to highlight Quezon’s presidential campaign against then-president Emilio Aguinaldo.
TJ Trinidad portrayed an adult Quezon in Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, but it is uncertain whether he will reprise his role for Quezon as TBA Studios said casting for the major and supporting roles is currently underway.
Quezon, which will also be released abroad, is backed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. – Rappler.com