Arthur's Whisky is a 2024 British comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu. It is directed and produced by Stephen Cookson from a script by Alexis Zegerman. It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.
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Premise
Recently widowed Joan (Hodge) discovers that her late husband invented an Elixir of Eternal Youth and shares it with two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu). However, are the three women still equipped to be youthful in the modern world?
Production
The film is produced by Stephen Cookson and Peter Keegan at CK Films and Pippa Cross at CrossDay Productions. Cookson also directs, with the screenplay written by Alexis Zegerman. Executive producers include Jack Christian, D.J. McPherson and Leighton Lloyd.
Casting
Diane Keaton was linked with the film in January 2023. In May 2023, Patricia Hodge, Lulu, David Harewood as well as Lawrence Chaney and Boy George were added to the cast. Lulu helped recruit Boy George for the role whilst he was doing a residency in Las Vegas.
Filming
Principal photography took place in 2023 with filming locations including Walton-on-Thames, in England.
Release
It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.