An early promo insert for Dorian Gray is being sent out, providing a sneak peek at what to expect from Oscar Wilde’s infamous immortal protagonist.
Ben Barnes stars in the film which tells the story of a beautiful young man named Dorian who takes Victorian London by storm. He is shown around by the charismatic Henry Wotton (Colin Firth) who introduces him to the hedonistic pleasures of the city.
Gray is then shown a portrait of himself, which he finds stunningly beautiful. In fact, he finds it so beautiful that he pledges he would give anything to stay as he is in the picture – even his soul.
The thriller is set to hit UK cinemas on September 11.
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Colin Firth will star opposite Ben Barnes (Prince Caspian) in the new version of the Dorian Gray story for Ealing Studios. Based on the classic Oscar Wilde story, the film will center on Gray (Barnes), a young man who becomes the subject of a painting.
As he descends into a hedonistic lifestyle, his portrait begins to age and morph, but he doesn’t. Firth will play Lord Henry Wotton, the aristocrat who corrupts Gray with his view of the world.
The film has already begun shooting with Oliver Parker in the director’s seat.
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Prince Caspian actor Ben Barnes is set to take on the classic role of Dorian Gray based on Oscar Wilde’s iconic character. Barnes will not need his sword to play the character of the author’s novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” This is a wonderful role to follow Prince Caspian. I look forward to seeing him as Gray.
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