Keira Knightley to Star in “My Fair Lady” Remake
Keira Knightley
According to Telegraph.co.uk, Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) has won the role of Eliza Doolittle in a new film adaptation of “My Fair Lady.”
Scarlett Johansson was also up for the lead role, but the site reported that Joe Wright has come on to direct, and it seems that Wright has gone with Knightley, who he directed in “Pride & Prejudice” and “Atonement” to star.
Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility) is writing the screenplay. Daniel Craig is also being mentioned as a possibility to play Professor Henry Higgins.
Knightley, the 24-year-old actress, last starred in “The Duchess” and has a few new upcoming roles, including in William Monahan’s “London Boulevard.”
“The Soloist” Poster
The first trailer for “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener and Rachael Harris has been released.
We’ve got today the first poster for Joe Wright’s “The Soloist”
”The Soloist” will hit the theaters on November 21, 2008
”The Soloist” – First Trailer
The first trailer for “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener and Rachael Harris has been released.
”The Soloist,” drama is based on Steve Lopez’s articles (Los Angeles Times columnist) and his relationship with musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers, who developed schizophrenia and ended up homeless on the streets of downtown L.A. where he performs the violin and cello.
Robert Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, who discovers a homeless musician (Jamie Foxx) living on Skid Row, who dreams of playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
”The Soloist” directed by Joe Wright will hit the theaters on November 21, 2008
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“The Soloist” – New Picture
Here’s the second picture for the upcoming “The Soloist“, featuring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. in front of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
”The Soloist,” drama is based on Steve Lopez’s articles (Los Angeles Times columnist) and his relationship with musical prodigy Nathaniel Ayers, who developed schizophrenia and ended up homeless on the streets of downtown L.A. where he performs the violin and cello.
Check out much larger version of pictures below
In the film Robert Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, who discovers a homeless musician (Jamie Foxx) living on Skid Row, who dreams of playing at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
“The Soloist”, directed by Joe Wright – the director of “Pride and Prejudice” and “Atonement” – is scheduled to hit theaters on November 21st.
Director: Joe Wright
Writers: Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Rachael Harris
Release Date: November 21, 2008
