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  • David Dastmalchian boards cast of Keira Knightley-led ‘Boston Strangler’ movie

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: David Dastmalchian, the star of “The Suicide Squad” and “Dune”, has joined the cast of upcoming drama movie “Boston Strangler”.

    The project, which comes from 20th Century Studios and will feature Keira Knightley in the lead, will be written and directed by Matt Ruskin of “Crown Heights” fame.

    The film is inspired by the infamous Boston Strangler murders that happened between June 1962 and January 1964.

    13 women were murdered during that period by a serial killer.

    The film will follow the true story of Loretta McLaughlin (Knightley), the first reporter to connect the murders and break the story of the Strangler.

    She and fellow reporter Jean Cole challenged the sexism of the early 1960s to report on the city”s most notorious serial killer and worked tirelessly to keep women informed.

    Loretta pursued the story at great personal risk and uncovered corruption that cast doubt on the true identity of the Boston Strangler.

    The film’s cast also includes Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola and Chris Cooper.

    “Boston Strangler” will be produced by veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott along with Kevin Walsh through their Scott Free banner.

    Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara of LuckyChap Entertainment are also backing the film.

    The film will start production later this month.

  • Actress Keira Knightley to lead 20th Century Studios drama ‘Boston Strangler’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Actor Keira Knightley is set to headline the upcoming drama movie “Boston Strangler” for 20th Century Studios.

    Matt Ruskin of “Crown Heights” fame will write and direct the feature film, which will be produced by veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott along with Kevin Walsh through their Scott Free banner, reported Deadline.

    The film is inspired by the infamous Boston Strangler murders that happened between June 1962 and January 1964.

    13 women were murdered during that period by a serial killer.

    The film will follow the true story of Loretta McLaughlin (Knightley), the first reporter to connect the murders and break the story of the Strangler.

    She and fellow reporter Jean Cole challenged the sexism of the early 1960s to report on the city’s most notorious serial killer and worked tirelessly to keep women informed.

    Loretta pursued the story at great personal risk and uncovered corruption that cast doubt on the true identity of the Boston Strangler.

    “Boston Strangler” will also be produced by Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara of LuckyChap Entertainment.

    The film will start production in December.

    Knightley is best known for her performances in movies such as “Pride and Prejudice”, “Pirate of the Caribbean” series, “Atonement”, “Anna Karenina” and “The Imitation Game”.

    The English star will next be seen in the comedy film “Silent Night” and the animated film “Charlotte”, in which she voices the main character.

  • Keira Knightley to voice star in animated feature ‘Charlotte’

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: British star Keira Knightley will lead the voice cast for upcoming animated drama movie “Charlotte”.

    Directed by Eric Warin and Tahir Rana from a screenplay by Erik Rutherford and David Bezmozgis, the film will have its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this year.

    According to Variety, the voice cast also includes Jim Broadbent, Sam Claflin, Henry Czerny, Eddie Marsan, Brenda Blethyn and Sophie Okonedo.

    The movie’s French version will feature the voices of actors Marion Cotillard and Romain Duris.

    The animated drama is inspired by the autobiographical painting series “Life? Or Theatre?” by Charlotte Salomon.

    It follows Charlotte Salomon, a young woman who grows up during World War II and comes out on the other side with her artistry to create a masterpiece.

    Julia Rosenberg of January Films has produced the movie along with Jerome Dopffer, Eric Goossens and Anton Roebbens.

    Knightley and Cotillard serve as executive producers alongside Morgan Emmery, Jean-Charles Levy, Cedric Iland, Bastien Sirodot, Robert Lantos, Jim Sternberg, Joe Iacono, Mark Musselman, Nancy Grant, and Xavier Dolan.

  • ‘Misbehaviour’ to release in India on January 22

    By Express News Service
    Misbehaviour, starring Keira Knightley, is all set to hit the Indian screens on January 22. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, the film tells the true story of feminists who disrupted the broadcast of the 1970’s Miss World contest. 

    The film reportedly stresses on the importance of gender equality, with a blend of humour and drama. It celebrates inclusivity, feminism and beauty of all kinds. 

    “I think what surprised me was I knew absolutely nothing about this story whatsoever, so I first read the script, and I was just like, ‘Wow, this is so out there’,” Knightley told Digital Spy. 

    “It’s so interesting that it’s a film that very much deals with the conversation of feminism and the intersection with racism, and I feel that that’s still a conversation that we’re very much grappling with right now. So this is a story set in 1970 and 50 years on, we’re still having the same conversation. It felt very current,” she added. 

    Other than Knightley, the film also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Keeley Hawes, Phyllis Logan, Lesley Manville, Rhys Ifans and Greg Kinnear.