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Anthony Hopkins to Play Composer George Frideric Handel in ‘The King of Covent Garden’ Biopic
Anthony Hopkins will play George Frideric Handel in 'The King of Covent Garden' biopic about the composing of 'Messiah.'
The stage and screen legend — a two-time Academy Award winner — is attached to star as George Frideric Handel in “The King of Covent Garden,” set during the period the famed opera composer worked on his choral masterpiece “Messiah.” Embankment Films has launched global pre-sales on the project, which is scheduled for a late fall 2025 release. Andrew Levitas (“Minimata”) will direct “The King of Covent Garden” from a script by Tim Slover, with the filmmakers pitching the feature as “a powerfully majestic celebration of genius breaking all the rules to create an anthem inspiring the popular imagination of global audiences.” Dan Lupovitz (“Death Defying Acts,” “Simpatico”) and Kevan Van Thompson (“Ballerina,” “Jojo Rabbit”) will produce. Global operatic mezzo-soprano star Katherine Jenkins joins Peter Touche(“Military Wives,” “Blinded by the Light”)as executive producer, adding her musical performance, knowledge and influence to the production and marketing of the movie.
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