Far From The Madding Crowd

Far from the Madding Crowd is a drama film based on the 1874 novel of the same name by Thomas Hardy. It is the fourth such film adaptation, with the most recent one being in 1998. The project has been known about as far back as 2008 and, but casting and principle photography wasn’t started the end of 2013. The movie follows an independent, beautiful and headstrong woman who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching wilfulness; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. Principle Cast include: • Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene • Matthias Schoenaerts as Gabriel Oak • Michael Sheen as William Boldwood • Tom Sturridge as Sergeant Troy • Juno Temple as Fanny Robin • Rowan Hedley as Maryann Money