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Upcoming Film 'Ibelin' Explores True Story of Mats Steen

11/5/2025

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Ibelin, directed by Morten Tyldum, will feature Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Isabela Merced, Maisy Stella, and Anthony Hopkins.
The film tells Mats Steen's true story, with the screenplay based on his blog Musings of Life and his connections through World of Warcraft.
Vendôme Pictures and Pathé are producing the film, with principal photography set for Europe in 2026.

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Story summary

Ibelin, directed by Morten Tyldum, will feature Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Isabela Merced, Maisy Stella, and Anthony Hopkins.
The film tells Mats Steen's true story, with the screenplay based on his blog Musings of Life and his connections through World of Warcraft.
Vendôme Pictures and Pathé are producing the film, with principal photography set for Europe in 2026.