After an eight year hiatus from directing, DeVito has returned to take the helm for a filmic adaptation of the book, THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE. His last film, DUPLEX (Ben Stiller, Drew Barrymore) was a slightly disappointing affair, especially as MATILDA (1996), in which he starred as well as directed, showed us that he is capable behind, as well as in front, of the camera.
With Morgan Freeman (DEEP IMPACT, THE DARK KNIGHT) and Pierce Brosnan (TAFFIN, GOLDENEYE) already on board to star in the movie, expectations will undoubtedly be high.
The story, which is set on a transatlantic voyage from England to America, follows Charlotte Doyle, who is the daughter of an aristocrat, and has lived a very sheltered life as a result.
DeVito is currently searching for a bright young starlet to play the titular role before filming begins next year.
Source: THR
Martin has been a film buff (or geek, if you prefer) for as long as he can remember. However, he lives and longs for storytelling of all kinds, and writes across numerous mediums to feed his insatiable appetite. He lives in north-west London, and his favourite films are, possibly: PAN'S LABYRINTH, THEY LIVE, PSYCHO, HIGH FIDELITY, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, STAND BY ME, SIDEWAYS and OFFICE SPACE.
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