Cyrano uses his literary talent to ghostwrite love letters for Christian ( Kelvin Harrison Jr. ), a handsome but tongue-tied soldier who also loves Roxanne ( Haley Bennett ).
The story remains a "faithful but sad" retelling of the classic tragedy where true feelings are only revealed when it is too late. Production Highlights Cyrano (2022)
is a musical romantic drama directed by Joe Wright, based on the 2018 stage musical by Erica Schmidt. The film reimagines Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac , famously replacing the protagonist's legendary large nose with the physical reality of dwarfism. Core Themes and Narrative Cyrano uses his literary talent to ghostwrite love
Joe Wright utilizes his signature visual "panache," filming in the baroque city of Noto, Sicily. The film's costumes, designed by Massimo Cantini Parrini , received an Oscar nomination. Production Highlights is a musical romantic drama directed
The film explores the "deeply human plea for acceptance". Cyrano, played by , is a man of exceptional wit and swordplay who believes his physical stature makes him unworthy of the love of his friend, Roxanne.
Unlike previous versions where the nose was a central comedic or tragic prop, this adaptation focuses on Cyrano’s internal belief that he "can never be loved" because of his perceived flaws.
The soundtrack features music by The National (Aaron and Bryce Dessner), with lyrics by Matt Berninger and Carin Besser. Peter Dinklage performs his own vocals, delivering "mellow ditties" that emphasize the character's vulnerability.