'Lear' shelved

A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy 'King Lear' has been cancelled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic crisis.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2009 - 12:15

A Hollywood adaptation of Shakespearean tragedy 'King Lear' has been cancelled after reportedly falling victim to the current global economic crisis.

The film was due to star Anthony Hopkins in the title role alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley and Naomi Watts as the monarch's three daughters.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Anthony Hopkins Person: Gwyneth Paltrow Person: Keira Knightley Person: Naomi Watts Person: Michael Radford Person: Al Pacino Person: Shakespeare Person: Laurence Olivier Person: Diana Rigg Event: Cannes Film Festival Organisation: Hollywood Organisation: Ruby Films

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