Fresh from his success in LES MISERABLES it looks as though Eddie Redmayne is lining up a new project with Working Title – a Stephen Hawking biopic. The movie, THEORY OF EVERYTHING, is being directed by James Marsh whose credits include PROJECT NIM and MAN ON WIRE for which he won an Oscar for best documentary.
The film is thought to be a portrayal of Hawking and the relationship with his wife – who is yet to be cast. The British scientist is best known for his contributions to popular science including his book ‘A Brief History of Time‘ which broke records when it stayed on the Sunday Times best sellers lists for 237 weeks. Diagnosed at just 21 with motor neuron disease Hawking was given just two years to live. Today, some fifty years later, Hawking is still active in scientific research and even took a starring role in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. It is not yet known what period of his life the movie will focus on – although the expected casting of Redmayne should provide some clues age-wise.
Redmayne has been pretty quiet since last year’s French Revolution blockbuster LES MISERABLES hit our screens. He is currently filming JUPITER ASCENDING, the latest sci-fi action project from the Wachowski brothers, alongside Mila Kunis, Sean Bean and Channing Tatum. With that not due to hit screens until July 2014 Redmayne fans will be hoping the casting news keeps rolling in!
Source: Deadline
