Ben Kingsley, Julian Sands, Jena Malone, and Michele Martín have signed on to star in A Doll’s House for Cinema Alterna and director Charles Huddleston.
The project is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s 1978 play, set in modern times. The story centers on Nora Helmer (Michele Martín), a young wife trying to escape from her overbearing husband, in the midst of today’s economic recession. Ben Kingsley will play Dr. Rank, a family friend of the Helmers, while Jena Malone is set to portray Christine Linde, one of Nora’s close friends. Julian Sands will portray Nathan Gynt, a shady loan shark.
Charles Huddleston will direct from a script he co-wrote with Michele Martín, adapted from Henrik Ibsen‘s play. Here’s what Charles Huddleston had to say about updating the play for the 21st Century.
Production is scheduled to begin in January, on location in Cincinatti.
A Doll’s House comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Ben Kingsley, Julian Sands, Jena Malone, Michele Martín. The film is directed by Charles Huddleston.
