Lily James in talks for Danny Boyle comedy
Lily James, who appeared in “Baby Driver” and “Darkest Hour”, is in negotiations to star in Danny Boyle's untitled comedy for Universal and Working Title.
The actress is the first cast member to board the project, whose details are being kept under lock and key, but it is known to be musically themed and set in the 1960s or '70s, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It is understood that her role, a teacher, calls for her to sing.
Richard Curtis wrote the script, and Universal is eyeing a summer shoot.
Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce alongside Matt Wilkinson and Bernie Bellew. Curtis and Boyle will also produce.
James has been on a roll since nabbing the lead in Disney's live-action remake of “Cinderella” in 2015. Last year saw her star opposite Ansel Elgort in Edgar Wright's acclaimed thriller “Baby Driver”, and she appeared opposite Oscar winner Gary Oldman in the Winston Churchill biopic “Darkest Hour”.
James has already impressed Working Title and Universal execs by acting as a younger Meryl Streep in “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again”, the musical sequel that opens July 20.
Source: THR
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