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Ecosse Films will produce the miniseries
set during WWII when Ian Fleming served in British Naval
intelligence to devise counter intelligence missions against
the Nazis. It was these experiences, and the heroic commandos
he met during his desk-bound tenure, that inspired his
007 adventures.
It was previously
announced in May 2012 that British director Duncan
Jones will also helm a film version with production company
K5 Film.
British actor Dominic Cooper will play
Fleming for Sky Atlantic's miniseries. "Stepping into
the shoes of the spy who not only created the enigmatic
character of 007, but who fantasized about being him has
to be every actor's dream," he said. Cooper is perhaps
best known for his roles in "The Devil's Double", "Captain
America: The First Avenger" and "The Duchess".
The miniseries will be written by John Brownlow
and Don Macpherson, and directed by Mat Whitecross. Executive
producer Douglas Rae said: "Ian Fleming's story is as
dramatic and entertaining as any of the Bond films." |
