hans-zimmerHans Zimmer has recently composed the score for the upcoming historical drama Twelve Years a Slave. The film is directed by Steve McQueen amd stars Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Quvenzhané Wallis, Paul Dano, Scott McNairy, Sarah Paulson, Alfre Woodard, Paul Giamatti and Lupita Nyong’o. The movie is based on the autobiography Of the same title by Solomon Northup and centers on a free man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery on a Louisiana cotton plantation. McQueen co-wrote the script with John Ridley (Red Tails). Dede Gardner (The Tree of Life, Eat Pray Love) is producing the New Regency Producctions and Plan B Entertainment production with Jeremy Kleiner (Killing Them Softly) and Brad Pitt. McQueen’s previous feature Shame featured a score by Harry Escott. Twelve Years a Slave is set to be released in select cities on December 27, 2013 by Fox Searchlight in time for awards consideration before expanding nationwide in 2014.

Zimmer’s upcoming scores also include Man of Steel, Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger, Ron Howard’sRush, Mr. Morgan’s Last Love and Winter’s Tale.

  1. Brent says:

    I must say, this is one busy man. I’m quite excited to see (or hear) all of his upcoming scores, especially Man of Steel and The Lone Ranger.

  2. Amy says:

    wow, I was already looking forward to seeing this film, this film is definitely my most anticipated movie of the year.

  3. Angela says:

    Very impressive score, which further made the movie that more powerful.
    Thank you for such a beautiful combination. I have always enjoyed listening to your immense talent.