Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman are set to collaborate together again (after recently starring in THE RAILWAY MAN) in GENIUS, alongside Michael Fassbender.
Directed by John Logan (the writer behind SKYFALL), this biopic will focus on literary editor Max Perkins (Firth) and his friendship with Thomas Wolfe (Fassbender). It is currently unclear which role Kidman will take on. Adapted from Perkins’ biography, Max and Thomas were said to have a mentor/mentee partnership, so Colin and Michael will be working closely together.
As for Firth and Kidman, they’ve cemented themselves as an ‘onscreen husband and wife’. In Colin’s words:
“Once you develop a connection with somebody, it helps you from job to job. I think her versatility is extraordinary. It’s not just about the extraordinary results she produces, but also the choices she makes are a testament to the kind of mentality she has.”
We now pronounce you Mr and Mrs Firth-Kidman (at least on screen!).
Source: NY Daily News
