Tenzing (film)
American historical drama film
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Tenzing is an upcoming biographical drama film about Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, directed by Jennifer Peedom and written by Australian author Luke Davies. It stars Tom Hiddleston as Sir Edmund Hillary and Willem Dafoe as John Hunt. Caitríona Balfe co-stars.
- Liz Watts
- Emile Sherman
- Iain Canning
- Jennifer Peedom
- Luke Davies
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| Directed by | Jennifer Peedom |
| Written by | Luke Davies |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stefan Duscio |
| Edited by | Simon Njoo |
| Music by | Rebekka Karijord |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV |
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| Language | English |
Cast
- Tom Hiddleston as Sir Edmund Hillary
- Willem Dafoe as John Hunt
- Caitríona Balfe as Jill Henderson
- Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay
- Thinley Lhamo as Dawa Norgay
Production
The film is directed by Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom, who previously directed the 2015 documentary film Sherpa, and written by Australian writer Luke Davies. It was originally set up at Netflix and Higher Ground Productions in 2021.[1] It is produced by Liz Watts of See-Saw Films, along with Desray Armstrong, Peedom and Davies, with Pravesh Sahni as co-producer. Rakesh Singh line produces for Itop Film Productions.[2][3] Tenzing Norgay's eldest son Norbu Tenzing, is executive producing, along with Simon Gillis and David Michôd.[2]
Netflix and Higher Ground Productions were originally slated to produce the film,[4] but after a bidding war at Cannes Market, Apple TV+ acquired the rights the project, including worldwide distribution rights, in May 2024.[5][6]
In May 2024, Tom Hiddleston was cast as Edmund Hillary and Willem Dafoe as John Hunt, Baron Hunt, with Netflix and Higher Ground no longer attached.[7] Caitríona Balfe joined the cast in May 2025.[8] Thinley Lhamo has an undisclosed role in the film,[9] while Genden Phuntsok joined the cast as Tenzing Norgay in June 2025.[10]
Stefan Duscio is responsible for cinematography, Melinda Doring for production design, and Simon Njoo for editing the film.[2] Principal photography commenced in Nepal in May 2025, with filming on location in Kathmandu and the Everest region expected to last for a month.[9] Filming wrapped on August 7, 2025 in New Zealand.[11]
Post-production is being done by Spectrum Films in Australia.[2]