British director Stephen "Cheri" Frears will direct a live-action feature adaptation of creator Posy Simmonds' graphic novel "Tamara Drewe" for Sony Pictures Classics, starring actress Gemma "Quantum Of Solace" as 'Drewe', a writer who returns to her country village only to stir up 'dark passions' among the villagers.
Cast will also include actors Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam, Luke Evans, Bill Camp and Tamsin Greig.
"Tamara Drewe", was originally a collection of comics published in UK newspaper the "Guardian", reimagining author Thomas Hardy's "Far From the Madding Crowd."
The new film will be based on an adapted screenplay by Moira Buffini, produced by Ruby Films, BBC Films and West End films.Alison Owen will produce with Tracey "The Queen" Seaward, for executive producers Paul Trijbits, Scott Rudin, Sharon Harel and BBC Films' Christine Langan.
Lensing started today (Sept. 21) @ the UK's Pinewood Studios...
