According to The Hashtag Show, Anne Hathaway is reportedly joining the cast of the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical. Hathaway, who appeared in the movie version of Les Miserables, winning an Academy award for her efforts, is said to have been cast in an ‘unknown role’ according to the outlet.
The Hasthag Show also says that the production is also looking at Rihanna for the role of Bombalurina in the planned film, which is set-up over at Universal Pictures.
The outlet says that the film is looking at a September start date in terms of shooting in London. Tom Hooper, the award-winning filmmaker behind the likes of The King’s Speech and Les Miserables, is said to be directing the feature.
Hathaway can currently be seen in crime-comedy spin-off Ocean’s 8, also alongside Rihanna.
More as we get it.
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