In a recent interview Rachel Portman revealed she is currently finishing a new score for a film titled 'The Return'. The score was recorded in Rome. The film, set in ancient Greek times, depicts king Odysseus who decides to return home after 20 year fighting in the Trojan war, to find that much has changed in his kingdom. Directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film stars Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche who appear together in a feature film for the first time since the Academy Award winning 'The English Patient' in 1996. 'The Return ' is scheduled for release on the 27th of September 2024.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, the German TV channel ARTE published an episode of their cultural 'Twist' series that includes an interview with Rachel Portman. The episode "Mütter - Kinder, Kunst und Karriere?" features four female artists and asks them about their challenges trying to combine their career with motherhood. In this personal interview, recorded in her London home, Rachel talks about how she started in a male-dominated profession and how she combined composing for film with raising three daughters.
On May 3rd 2024 Hollywood Records released the soundtrack album for the Hulu-series 'We Were The Lucky Ones'. The album is only available on online streaming services, there is no sign of a physical (CD) release (yet). The main theme of the series was earlier released as a single. The music of 'We Were The Lucky Ones' is a collaborative effort of composers Rachel Portman and Jon Ehrlich.