Film
What's on at the cinema plus reviews of the latest movie and DVD releases
Bookmark this page
'Last Chance' for Hoffman and Thompson
Acting heavyweights Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson are to star in a new romantic comedy.
Jun 6 2007
Oscar-winning actors Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson are taking a chance on a new romantic comedy for Overture Films entitled 'Last Chance Harvey'.
The 'Stranger than Fiction' stars will re-team for the low-budget film which will be written and directed by Joel Hopkins, winner of a BAFTA in 2001 for his feature debut 'Jump Tomorrow'.
The new film casts Hoffman as a down-at-heel man who finds solace in an unlikely companion (Thompson) at his daughter's wedding.
'While writing the script, it was always my dream for Dustin and Emma to play these characters' Hopkins explained. 'I never imagined I'd actually be fortunate enough to see that dream come true.'
'Last Chance Harvey' will shoot in London this September.
Most popular on this site
Top Stories
The 10 worst date movies
Just in time for Valentine's Day, we present ten of the least romantic films ever made
Where to watch this year's Oscar-nominated films
Find out where to watch 2012's Oscar-nominated films in London cinemas
10 unlikely badboy biopics
Featuring Phil Collins, Jeremy Clarkson, Nick Clegg, David Starkey and a host of other unlikely subjects
Interview: Sean Durkin on 'Martha Marcy May Marlene'
The first-time director of the brilliant new thriller discusses religious cults and robot boxing
Has David Cronenberg turned tame?
Has director David Cronenberg veered too far from his radical and bloody roots with new film 'A Dangerous Method'?
Pop-up cinema for Valentine's Day
Side-step romantic clichés with some alternative Valentine’s viewing
What do you think?
Post your comment now