Chris Evans Set to Play Gene Kelly in Untitled Original Film Based on His Idea
Rumors are circulating that Chris Evans has a new high-profile project that has hit the market. Evans is planning to star in an untitled film based on an original idea by the actor in which he will play singer, dancer, and actor Gene Kelly (Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris).
Deadline reports, “The film is about a 12 year old boy who works on the MGM Lot in 1952 and begins to create an imagined friendship with the legendary movie star Gene Kelly while working on his next film.”
No studio is attached at this time. In addition to starring in the film, Evans will also produce alongside Mark Kassen, as well as Rian Johnson’s and Ram Bergman’s T-Street Productions. Three-time Academy Award nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator) will write the script and produce it as well. The film marks a reunion for Johnson, Bergman and Evans, who all worked together on the smash hit Knives Out.
Would you be excited to see Chris Evans take on the role of Gene Kelly?