STRANGER THINGS' Charlie Heaton To Play THE ELEPHANT MAN In BBC Adaptation

TV Charlie Heaton Stranger Things The Elephant Man BBC about 6 years agoby Mick Joest

Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton is stepping out of Hawkins and into a heap of prosthetics as the young actor has signed on for the BBC adaptation of The Elephant Man. As mentioned, Heaton will play Joseph Merrick in a two-part series that will have two 90-minute episodes. Variety said the drama is expected to air in 2019.

As for how the miniseries may differ from the iconic film that starred John Hurt, it's been stated the film will bring an extra dose of humanity to Merrick's life and reveal more details about the real-life character than have been previously shown.

All I know is it's going to have to be really good to top the film, which is one of my favorites. Do you see Heaton doing well as Joseph Merrick? I guess it can't be worse than Bradley Cooper's performance, right?

Mick Joest

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