| Monstrous Beauty | |
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| Directed by | Romola Garai |
| Screenplay by | Romola Garai |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Monstrous Beauty is an upcoming project written and directed by Romola Garai and produced by Matthew James Wilkinson for Stigma Films. It is set to feature Bella Ramsey, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw and Ruth Negga.
Synopsis
editThe project is period drama set in the 17th century English court of King Charles II (West) where Barbara (Ramsey) has a place as a “natural wonder” due to being born with a rare condition that causes hair to grow from every part of their body. Barbara, however, wants the attention of Nell Gwynn (Negga) in order to be taken seriously as a playwright.[1]
Cast
edit- Bella Ramsey as Barbara Field
- Dominic West as King Charles II
- Ruth Negga as Nell Gwynn
- Fiona Shaw as Aphra Behn
- Louis Hofmann as Vale
Production
editCasting
editIn April 2023, Bella Ramsey, Dominic West, Ruth Negga, and Fiona Shaw were revealed to be involved in the project.[2] In May 2023, Louis Hofmann joined the cast.[3] It received financing from newly the established Heatseeker Media for independent productions.[4]
Filming
editFilming was initially scheduled to begin in September 2023.[5]
References
edit- ^ Devore, Britta (April 6, 2023). "Bella Ramsey to Lead Period Drama 'Monstrous Beauty'". Collider. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 6, 2023). "'The Last Of Us' & 'GOT' Star Bella Ramsey Finds Next Distinctive Role As Lead In Movie 'Monstrous Beauty'; Dominic West, Ruth Negga, Fiona Shaw & HanWay Also Aboard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2023). "Dark' & 'All The Light We Cannot See' Star Louis Hofmann Joins Bella Ramsey Movie 'Monstrous Beauty' — Cannes Markets". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (January 12, 2024). "U.K. Producers Launch Indie Financing Fund Heatseeker Media (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Iftikhar, Asyia (April 7, 2023). "Bella Ramsey is heading back to court in star-studded new period drama Monstrous Beauty". The Pink News. Retrieved June 4, 2023.