Alicia Vikander Set To Star in a New HBO Limited Series IRM VEP
Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider) is set to star in a new limited series set up at HBO titled Irma Vep. The series is based on director Olivier Assayas‘s 1996 film of the same name.
Assayas will write and direct the series project which revolves around Mira (Vikander), “an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as ‘Irma Vep’ in a remake of the French silent film classic, ‘Les Vampires.’ Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.”
Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO programming, said in a statement:
“When the opportunity arose to partner with Alicia and Olivier we jumped at the chance. Olivier is a master at weaving unique narratives imbued with levity and drama and Alicia is one of the most versatile, celebrated actors of our time. They have an undeniable, distinct vision for the reimagining of Olivier’s cult classic film, and we can’t wait to tell it with them.”
Vikander added:
“I have been a long-time admirer of Olivier and his work. I am very excited for us to work together, and to be a part of the expanded universe of his superb cult classic, ‘Irma Vep.’ There are a lot of brilliant people coming together and I am delighted to be partnering with HBO and A24 on this special project.”
Assayas went on to say:
“I am immensely grateful to Alicia, A24, and HBO for giving me the incredible opportunity to explore and expand Irma Vep in a series format. This is a comedy that will try and catch the zeitgeist the same way the original Irma Vep did, in a very different world, a very different era, that right now feels light years away.”
Vikander is a talented actress, so it’s always nice to see her land interesting roles in film and TV projects.
Source: Variety