![]() ![]() This is the latest project to join a bumper Cannes market slate for FilmNation. Among his books and short stories to have been adapted into hit movies are Carrie, The Shining, Pet Sematary, It, Stand By Me, The Running Man, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile. Stephen King, aka ‘The King Of Horror’, is among the all-time best-selling authors. He recently appeared in Netflix’s Sandman, and will star in Sony’s upcoming The Machine and in Intrepid and Netflix’s House Of Usher, which will air later this year. Hamill is best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars movies and reprised his role in both the sequels as well as the second season of The Mandalorian and season one of The Book of Boba Fett. ![]() Golden Globe and Olivier winner Hiddleston is best known for Thor, Avengers and TV series The Night Manager, as well as stage projects such as Betrayal and Hamlet for Ken Branagh. ![]() The script, which was adapted prior to the WGA strike, has been in the works for several months with Hiddleston set to play the title character and Hamill joining for the role of Albie.Īccording to the production, the genre project will draw tonally from Stand By Me, The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. ![]() Neil Marshall's 'Duchess', Starring Charlotte Kirk As An Organized Crime Boss, Heads To Cannes Market ![]()
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