The production of Woody Allen’s next feature film, planned to be shot in Madrid, faces the risk of being halted before it even begins. The project, which received financial support from the Spanish capital, has been surrounded by silence and uncertainties.
## Public Funding and Contractual Requirements
– The city of Madrid allocated millions of euros for the film, on the condition that filming take place in the European spring.
– The contract required the word “Madrid” to be included in the title of the work, aiming to promote local tourism through cinema.
– The approved budget for the production is US$ 14 million, and the director has until 2027 to complete and deliver the film.
## Team Silence and Viability Doubts
– According to the Spanish site Articulo14 (cited by World of Reel), Woody Allen’s team has practically cut off contact with investors, raising concerns about the project’s continuation.
– So far, the official synopsis and cast remain under total secrecy, fueling speculation about the existence of a definitive script.
– Journalist Roger Friedman of the portal Showbiz411 reported that Allen himself recently denied having any new production underway.
## Recent Context of Woody Allen’s Career
– The filmmaker’s latest movie was *Lucky Strike in Paris* (2023), shot entirely in French, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received an 84 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes – the best rating since *Blue Jasmine* (2013).
– Allen stated that he has an idea for a new drama set in New York, but is still awaiting adequate financing.
– In the United States, the director has encountered difficulties securing financial support after abuse allegations made by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow, which he has always denied.
With the Spanish production still stalled and no timeline for resumption, the film’s release remains undefined.
