The Other Boleyn Girl News
Scarlett goes for 'Girl'
07/17/06Scarlett Johansson will join Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in "The Other Boleyn Girl" for helmer Justin Chadwick. Pic, based on Phillippa Gregory's historical novel, is being produced by Scott Rudin Prods., Ruby Films and BBC Films. Story centers on two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII. Portman and Johansson will star as the sisters, with Bana playing the King. Shooting starts this fall in London.
Sony, Focus ready 'Girl'
06/20/06Sony and Focus Features are lining up Natalie Portman and Eric Bana to topline "The Other Boleyn Girl," based on Philippa Gregory's historical novel. Peter Morgan wrote the adaptation of the book, which tells the story of two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of the Tudor king Henry VIII. Justin Chadwick is directing the pic, which is scheudled to begin shooting this fall in London.
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