It seems Benedict Cumberbatch may be adding another movie to his already impressive CV, as according to Deadline, Emmy winners Cumberbatch (DOCTOR STRANGE) and Claire Foy (THE CROWN, FIRST MAN) may be boarding director Will Sharpe’s forthcoming biopic drama titled Louis Wain.
The movie will tell the story of the life of the English artist, known for his paintings of anthropomorphized big-eyed cats, which also stars Andrea Riseborough and Toby Jones in a movie which has been penned by Will Sharpe and Simon Stephenson.
Wain was considered by many to be a rather eccentric English artist who was known for his drawings of anthropomorphized large-eyed cats and kittens. In his later years, many thought that he suffered from schizophrenia, which, according to some psychiatrists, can be seen in his works. He died in 1939. Cumberbatch will play Wain, while Foy will play his wife, Emily.
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“I am thrilled by the prospect of playing the courageous, playful spirit that is Louis Wain and to be producing such a special film.” Cumberbatch said in a statement. “I have admired Will’s work for several years through Flowers and from the moment we first met, knew he was the perfect person to bring Louis’ inspirational and odyssean story to life. Together we plan to bring audiences a sincerely uplifting, playful, thought provoking tale of resilience, creativity and the enduring power of love.”
The film will be produced by Guy Heeley, Adam Ackland, Ed Clarke and Leah Clarke. Amazon Studios and StudioCanal are producing the film in partnership with Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch, Shoebox and Film4. Studiocanal will release the film in their territories UK, France Germany, Australia/NZ and is selling international. While Amazon will be handling the U.S. theatrical distribution.
This project will mark Cumberbatch and Foy’s second collaboration, who previously worked together on the 2011 drama WRECKERS.
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There’s not long to wait for the cast and crew to get into full swing on the movie as production is scheduled to begin on August in London.
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