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Ben Whishaw is a 'Bright Star'
The 'Perfume' star is set to play poet Keats in Jane Campion's forthcoming biopic.
Apr 4 2007
At last year's Cannes, Jane Campion revealed plans to shoot a film version of the life of poet John Keats entitled 'Bright Star'. Since then we've heard nothing else about the project, until today that is.
Pathe International has announced that 'Perfume' star Ben Whishaw is in final negotiations to play the 19th Century poet, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 25.
Abbie Cornish has already been cast as the love of Keats' life Fanny Brawne, with the film set to focus on their brief but intense romance.
'Bright Star' is set to shoot in late summer or early autumn.
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- amber said...
- yes, i have seen some of ben's work, and rest assure, he will not dissapoint. he is an amazing actor, who generates a remarkable presence. i am very much looking forward to the release of this film. Posted on Dec 30 2008 00:44
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- jasmine said...
- ben whishaw is sure to be fantastic in this film :D Posted on Dec 30 2008 00:40
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- Touqeer Ahmad said...
- i like too mach film of ben whishaw i think he rely rely very nice Star i m Video Editar in Dubai i want meet with this Star.i rely like him i m Fan of ben whi.. Posted on Dec 07 2007 16:42
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