Chris Evans is in talks to star in Jekyll
Lionsgate is developing a feature movie based on the 2007 BBC miniseries Jekyll, starring Chris Evans. This is reported by the publication Deadline. The BBC miniseries was a modern interpretation of the classic work of Robert Louis Stevenson, the script for which was written by Stephen Moffat (Doctor Who, Sherlock). James Nesbitt (Missing), who starred in the six-part television series, has been nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Awards. Deadline sources claim that Lionsgate and Evans (Avengers 2: Age Ultrona ") complete the negotiations, and if the contract is signed, the actor will play two roles - – Dr. Jekyll (known as Dr. Tom Jackman) and his other self, Mr. Hyde. Jekyll will be produced by Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Clement (Agents A.N.C.L.) ... The script was written by the Nice Guys contributors Anthony Bagarozzi and Charles Mondry. The position of the director of the picture at the time of this writing is vacant. The synopsis of the 2007 miniseries reads as follows: "There is a new Dr. Jekyll with an old problem - Mr. Hyde. But they share one body, in which somehow Hyde does not know one important thing - Jekyll is married. Jekyll will do everything possible to protect his wife and two children from his dark alter ego. With the help of modern technology and high-end equipment, he manages to contain his dark side. He made a deal with his own devil. And now what they both do not know about: an ancient organization, possessing inexhaustible resources and power, watches their every step and builds their insidious plans. " The Topic of Article: Chris Evans is in talks to star in Jekyll. |
