Eddie Izzard stars in the upcoming Doctor Jekyll from Hammer Studios, said to put a modern twist on the classic horror tale. Today, the official teaser/sales poster has arrived.
Check out your first look at Eddie Izzard in the new Doctor Jekyll movie below.
As previously announced, Emmy winner Eddie Izzard stars as Dr. Nina Jekyll in the Hammer Studios/B Good Picture Company feature film Doctor Jekyll, a modern interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Scott Chambers co-stars, with Lindsay Duncan, Jonathan Hyde and Simon Callow supporting.
Joe Stephenson, of acclaimed drama “Chicken” and feature documentary “McKellen: Playing the Part” directs, having developed the project with first time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern.
Doctor Jekyll focuses on a reclusive Nina Jekyll finding friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by rising star Scott Chambers, who must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
Metro International Entertainment handles worldwide sales and is currently selling the film at Cannes Film Festival.
The film is currently in post-production in the UK. Stephenson produces the film, with Guy de Beaujeu (Journey’s End) and Liam Coutts (The Good Drug).
Christian Angermayer (Army of Thieves, Filth) serves as Executive Producer.
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