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Kristen Stewart's directorial debut: Release date, cast, and more of her next film

After six years in development hell, Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, "The Chronology of Water”, is about to start pre-production. Here, check everything you need to know

Kristen Stewart attends the photocall for "Crimes Of The Future" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2022 in Cannes, France.
© Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesKristen Stewart attends the photocall for "Crimes Of The Future" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2022 in Cannes, France.

Kristen Stewart is one of those actresses who successfully transitioned from the “teen sensation” label. Despite her enduring success with the “Twilight” franchise, she has carved out her own identity in Hollywood and established herself as an LGBTQ+ icon on the big screen.

However, the same cannot be said for her aspirations to become a director. It has been six years since Kristen announced her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” but every time she was asked about it by various media outlets, she reiterated that it was struggling to find financing.

The situation reached a turning point when the “Love Lies Bleeding” actress announced that she was taking a hiatus from acting until her project found a way to materialize. Now, the wait is finally over, as she revealed in an interview with Net-A-Porter that she is just two weeks away from commencing pre-production.

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Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut: All that is known about The Chronology of Water

“The Chronology of Water” will be an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir of the same name, chronicling her tumultuous experiences growing up. Raised in San Francisco, Yuknavitch grappled with an aggressive father and an addict mother during her adolescence.

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Kristen Stewart attends “Crimes Of The Future” New York Premiere at Walter Reade Theater on June 02, 2022 in New York City. (Source: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

In her book, she recounts her attempt to escape this environment by pursuing competitive swimming, only to find herself falling into addiction too. For the screenplay, Kristen will collaborate with Andy Mingo, Yuknavitch’s husband, who will also serve as producer.

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The “Sacramento” star describes the drama film to be “about a woman violently repossessing her voice and body,” acknowledging that it may be challenging to watch but also promising it will be a thrilling experience.

So far, the only confirmed actress for the cast is Imogen Poots, known for her roles in “Vivarium,” “Green Room,” and “28 Weeks Later.” This project marks her sole unfinished endeavor, as her other films, “For Life” and “Hedda,” are already in post-production.

As for the release date of “The Chronology of Water,” it is more likely to be in 2026. This is primarily due to Kristen Stewart’s commitments to both “Flesh of the Gods” and “Rosebushpruning,” which are currently in pre-production, leaving her with limited availability to focus on her directorial debut for a release this year.

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Clara is about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Writing Arts at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her role as a writer for Spoiler US, she covers movies, TV shows, streaming platforms, celebrities, and other topics of entertainment and general interest. Since 2021, she has been working as a film critic for Bendito Spoiler, Cinema Saturno, and Peliplat, attending festivals, conducting interviews, and regularly participating in cinematic debate podcasts. Her main focus of work is in the horror genre.

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