Damson Idris is set to channel jazz legend Miles Davis in Miles & Juliette, a sweeping period drama that delves into one of the most poetic and lesser-known chapters of the iconic musician’s life.
According to Deadline, the film, a passion project presented by River Road Entertainment and Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films, will center on Davis’ time in Paris in 1949, where he fell into a profound and whirlwind romance with French singer and actress Juliette Gréco.
Rising star Anamaria Vartolomei (Mickey 17) will portray Gréco opposite Idris, who most recently appeared in the Formula 1 film F1.
Damson Idris attends FX’s “Snowfall” Season 5 Premiere at Grandmaster Recorders on February 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Directed with a focus on artistic and emotional nuance, the film will also feature Xavier Dolan and is written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Zora Howard (STEW, Premature).
With the full support of the Miles Davis Estate, Miles & Juliette promises to offer an intimate portrait of Davis not just as a musical genius, but as a man transformed by love, culture, and heartbreak.
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Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films, known for celebrated music-centered documentaries like James Brown: Say it Loud and Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind, brings its storytelling pedigree to this cinematic love story. Goodfellas will be handling international sales for the film at this month’s Cannes Film Market.
“Though much of my work has centered on music, I’ve always been drawn to the intimacy and complexity of a great love story,” said producer Bill Pohlad.
Mick Jagger walks the red carpet ahead of the “The Burnt Orange Heresy” during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 07, 2019 in Venice, Italy.
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“With Miles & Juliette, I feel incredibly fortunate to explore both — through the lens of two artists whose connection was as fleeting as it was life-changing. This story isn’t just about Miles Davis and Juliette Gréco — it’s about the universal rhythm of falling in love, of being transformed by it, and of carrying its echo with you long after the moment has passed.”
Miles & Juliette will offer a tender yet stirring look at a transformative period in Davis’ life, set against the vibrant post-war Parisian arts scene. With its potent blend of music, romance, and historical resonance, the film is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
Damson Idris at The Mark Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025 in New York, New York.
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