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Ben Barnes Set To Don The Mantle Of Dorian Gray
The ghost of Oscar Wilde has whispered unto me news of a Dorian Gray film! We also learn that Ben Barnes has scored the lead role thanks to comingsoon:
The Hollywood Reporter says that The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian star Ben Barnes has being cast to play Oscar Wilde’s iconic character Dorian Gray in an adaptation of the author’s novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Thompson said Parker is planning to make a visceral, dark horror story and says the themes of stardom are as relevant as ever.
Oscar Wilde was a man of legendary wit. His quotes are among the best ever written, and I have had an increasing interest in his works over the past year. To my surprise and delight, one of his novels will be brought to the silver screen anew. A previous incarnation of this story was brought to theaters in the pre Doug Nagy year of 1970.
I know the ladies seem to like Ben Barnes. I recall Kristina mentioning a few times that she wanted to bang him till his hip broke and teeth came loose. Such a handsome fellow certainly seems appropriate for the dashing Dorian Gray.
I have yet to read this book, but after I finish The Watchmen; I may make this next on my list.
He’s a very good actor and did a good job in Prince Caspian
Dont forget the literary character was one of the cast of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
The comic book was better.
Just about to mention that tid bit Rodney. ^_^
Though I disagree with your second statement. Never could get my head around the visual style of the graphic novel.
Great, there gonna make it all emo.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was an amazing comic….and doug what do u think of watchmen so far
It was a good book i readed it went i was like 9 or 10 years lod dont remember it that much now. i need to find it
When will we finally see the film with George Sanders and Angela Lansbury on restored DVD? That pic is great. If you haven’t seen in it, watch for it on AMC or TCM late night, or try to find a VHS copy.
As a fellow lady who swoons for Ben Barnes I think is wonderful casting news! Dorian Gray is a great story…I’ll have to grab the book to update my memory. Ben was excellent as Prince Caspian and I’m looking forward to seeing him in future movies.