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Naomi Watts and Daisy Ridley are in final negotiations to star in “Ophelia”.
The film is described as “a dynamic reimagining” of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, focusing on the untold story of Ophelia’s (Ridley) tragic romance with the prince and her relationship with his mother Queen Gertrude (Watts).
Daniel Bobker and Ehren Kruger are producing with Sarah Curtis.
Set in the 14th Century but spoken in a contemporary voice, Ophelia is a pulse-pounding insight into a perilous world of murder and betrayal. Ophelia takes center stage as the Queen’s most trusted lady-in-waiting. Beautiful and intelligent, she soon captures the attention of the handsome Prince Hamlet and their forbidden love blossoms. As war brews, lust and betrayal are tearing Elsinore Castle apart and Ophelia must decide between her true love or her own life in order to protect a very dangerous secret.
