Bonham Carter in frame for Miss Havisham role

Helena Bonham Carter is in negotiations to star as Miss Havisham in a movie version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011 - 11:06

Helena Bonham Carter is in negotiations to star as Miss Havisham in a movie version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'.

The British actress - who was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 'The King's Speech' - has entered talks to play the isolated spinster in a film directed by Mike Newell.

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