Eddie Izzard to Play Dr. Nina Jekyll in Modern Take on Classic Tale in DOCTOR JEKYLL With Joe Stephenson Directing
Eddie Izzard (Ocean’s 11-13, The Lost Symbol) is set to star in the modernized film version of the classic tale Doctor Jekyll, in which she will play Dr. Nina Jekyll. The film is being directed by Joe Stephenson, (Chicken, McKellen: Playing the Part), who developed the project with first time writer Dan Kelly-Mulhern over the U.K. lockdown.
The film follows the reclusive Nina Jekyll finding friendship with her newly hired help, Rob, played by emerging actor Scott Chambers (Chicken) who must work together to prevent Hyde from destroying her life.
Izzard said of the project:
“I am very excited to be playing the role of Nina Jekyll in this new feature film and it’s wonderful to be able to reimagine this classic story in a modern way.”
Stephenson added:
“I’m thrilled that Eddie is joining us as my Nina Jekyll. With her being the extraordinary and versatile actress she is, playing against Scott’s natural talent to make us believe in the good in people, I can’t wait to bring this suspenseful take on the iconic classic to life.”
This should be an interesting new twist, as long as the story is done well. Principal photography begins this week at U.K. locations. Are you interested in this updated version of the story?
via: Variety