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Hathaway 'Becoming' Jane Austen
'Brokeback Mountain' star Anne Hathaway will play the novelist in a forthcoming biopic.
Mar 1 2006
Jane Austen films have translated into box office gold over the last few years, with 'Pride & Prejudice', 'Bride and Prejudice', 'Emma' and 'Sense and Sensibility' all doing big business on both sides of the Atlantic.
And that run of form looks set to continue, with Anne Hathaway ('The Princess Diaries', 'Brokeback Mountain') playing the novelist in forthcoming biopic 'Becoming Jane'.
The film will revolve around Austen's love affair with Irish rogue Tom Lefroy, and the way in which he inspired the male characters of 'Pride and Prejudice'.
James McAvoy, Maggie Smith and Julie Walters will also star, while Julian Jarrold ('Kinky Boots') will direct.
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- Diana said...
- I love Jane Austins works and am a big fan of the movies that have come be done over the years. I love Anne Hathaway and it will be good to see her play Austin. I am excited about the movie and can not wait to see it. Posted on Jul 24 2007 22:13
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- kelly said...
- I like her and I think it will attract more people to watch this movie. It looks good and I always enjoy watching her in movies Posted on May 08 2007 00:20
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- Elizabeth said...
- Acutally, in response to the above comment, I'm an obssessed Jane Austen fan and I don't feel bad about Anne Hathaway playing a beloved authoress. In fact, I'm thrilled. I think Anne (in resemblance to Jane) has the whole doe-eyed thing going on, and JA's coloring. She's a decent actress, and frankly, it could be worse, but 'm happy with the descion. Posted on Jul 28 2006 03:20
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- Austen rules said...
- Bloody hell thats awfull that Anne is playing Jane for one she is not even British. You would think that the most beloved female Englsih writer would at least be played by an English woman. This is terrible for Austen fans. Posted on Mar 16 2006 05:17
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