Background and Production
The production of Penelope started in 2006 in London and Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire. According to Internet Movie Database, it was filmed in the United Kingdom. The end credits misspell the name of the famous British film studios in which the film was made as "Pinewoods Studios". Although filmed with a mostly British cast, most of the characters speak with American accents. It premiered at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. It was also Reese Witherspoon's first film in a producing role along with a small acting role.
The film's screenplay was written by Leslie Caveny. A novelization of the film was written by Marilyn Kaye. The plot draws on the traditional story of a cursed pig-faced woman.
The finished film was caught in limbo for over a year. Originally purchased by The Weinstein Company and IFC Films, it was removed from the release date schedule and eventually dropped by the two studios. Summit Entertainment eventually picked up United States distribution rights.
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