Broccoli’s 'Othello' to Film in Qatar With David Oyelowo Directing

Overview

• EON Productions will partner with Doha-based Katara Studios to co-produce the feature.
• David Oyelowo will direct and star as Othello, with Rachel Brosnahan as Desdemona and Cynthia Erivo as Emilia.
• The film builds on Broccoli’s 2016 New York staging, reimagining the play in a contemporary war‑torn desert setting.
• The production will utilize Qatar’s new screen incentive offering up to a 50% cash rebate on qualifying local expenditure.
• Company 3 is establishing a Doha operation to work on the project, which was announced during Qatar’s Industry Days hosted by the Film Committee in partnership with the Doha Film Institute.