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  • Dakota Johnson to star in Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ adaptation

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Jane Austen’s heroine Anne Elliot is taking a chance on love again in cinema with “Fifty Shades of Gray” star Dakota Johnson all set to play the character from “Persuasion” in a Netflix adaptation.

    Acclaimed theatre director Carrie Cracknell will make her feature directorial debut with the movie with Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow set to adapt the novel for new age audiences, the streamer announced on Tuesday.

    Cracknell last directed Jake Gyllenhall and Tom Sturridge in “Sea Wall/ A Life” on Broadway.

    Johnson recently starred in the drama “Our Friend”, and will next be seen in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter” and Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro’s “Am I Ok?”.

    Netflix said the latest adaptation takes a modern, witty approach to a beloved story while still remaining true to Jane Austen’s classic novel.

    Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities.

    When Frederick Wentworth—the dashing one she once sent away—crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances, the film’s official logline reads.

    “Persuasion” will be produced by Andrew Lazar, Christina Weiss Lurie with Elizabeth Cantillon Michael Constable and David Fliegel serving as executive producers.

    “Persuasion” was published in 1817, six months after Austen’s death.

    It is considered Austen’s most mature work with a not so young heroine.

    The story, like most of Austen’s work, has been adapted for the screen multiple times.

  • Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck-starrer ‘Our Friend’ to hit Indian theatres on February 12

    By Express News Service
    The comedy-drama ‘Our Friend’, starring Dakota Johnson and Casey Affleck, will hit Indian screens on February 12.

    Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s upcoming directorial tells the tale of a husband, wife and their best friend, and is based on the true story of the Teague family.

    The storyline traces how journalist Matt (Affleck), his wife Nicole (Johnson) and their two daughters led a happy life, till Nicole’s diagnosis of terminal cancer.

    Then comes their best friend Dane Faucheux (actor Jason Segel), who helps them sail through the plight with the power of love.

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    Affleck recently said in an interview with etonline.com that the plot along with the cast was one of the factors that drew him to the role. “First of all, I loved everybody involved,” he said. “It’s a true story about a family that’s in crisis and they have this old friend who drops everything in his life to come and help kind of get them through it.

    I don’t know what other people would say about what the meaning of the movie is or whatever, but for me, I liked the message that if you need a friend, be a friend, you know? If there’s nothing, there’s no better way to feel, to lift your own spirits, than to show up for someone else in a totally selfless way. I loved that,” he added about the PVR release.

  • Dakota Johnson joins Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s ‘Am I Ok?’

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Actor Dakota Johnson has come on board to play a pivotal role in filmmakers Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s “Am I Ok?”.

    The movie also features actors Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Whitmer Thomas, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael, Sean Hayes and Notaro.

    According to Variety, the project marks the first solo financing effort from Erik Feig’s company Picturestart.

    The story follows best friends Lucy and Jane, who believe they know everything there is to know about each other.

    “When Jane announces she’s moving from LA to London for a job, Lucy reveals a deeply buried, long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy sort through old patterns and new feelings, their bond is thrown into chaos,” the plotline reads.

    Writer Lauren Pomerantz has penned the script.

    Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell will produce the project via their Gloria Sanchez Productions, along with Johnson and Ro Donnelly’s TeaTime Pictures, and Notaro and Allynne’s Something Fierce banner.

    “We are honored to bring Lauren’s script to life with Tig and Stephanie at the helm. Paired with the top-notch producing team and incredible cast, we can’t wait for production to begin on this heartwarming comedy that will resonate with audiences everywhere,” Feig said.

    The movie is expected to start shooting from February 1 in Los Angeles.