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Former ‘Spider-Man’ Andrew Garfield (let’s admit it, the films sucked but he didn’t – he was a good Spidey!) is saddling up for Andy Serkis directorial debut “Breathe”.
Garfield and Claire Foy have joined the inspirational true story, the story of “Robin (Garfield), handsome, brilliant and adventurous man with whole life is ahead of him before he is cruelly paralysed by polio. Foy will star as Robin’s wife Diana, whose devotion and determination transcend his disability. Together they refuse to be imprisoned by his suffering, travelling the world and transforming the lives of others with their humour, courage and lust for life.”
The script was penned by “Gladiator” scribe William Nicholson, and according to Deadline – who had the exclusive on the casting here – is generating considerable buzz pre-Cannes.
“Star Wars” and “Hobbit” actor Serkis tells the trade : “I’m very excited by the prospect of working with Andrew,” said Serkis. “He is a remarkably gifted actor, capable of finding and expressing the deep emotions experienced by Robin, in spite of his disability. Claire is blessed with a diverse and exceptional range of work and is one of the UK’s most respected young actresses – she’s the perfect emotional foil to Andrew’s Robin and brings great strength of character to the pivotal role of Diana’
Garfield has a big year ahead of him – next up he features as Army Medic Desmond T.Doss in Mel Gibson’s WWII pic “Hacksaw Ridge”, then he stars in Martin Scorsese’s long-gestating “Silence”.
Co-star Foy is hot off playing Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s “The Crown”.
