Updates on O'Toole, Kate and Sian
O'Toole to star in "Venus" with Vanessa Redgrave, the film is to be directed by Roger Mitchell ("Enduring Love", "Notting Hill"), written by Hanif Kureishi ("The Buddha of Suburbia").
"The 'coming of very old age' story stars the pair as Maurice and Ian, two unsuccessful English actors who eek out a living doing bit parts in TV and film.When Ian's grand-niece Jessie comes to stay, Maurice shows her the sites and sounds of London while trying to teach the youngster a thing or two about life.All does not go according to plan however, and Maurice ends up learning some hard lessons about himself.Co-starring Leslie Phillips and Richard Griffiths, the film also introduces newcomer Jodie Whittaker as Jessie."
Sian Phillips has been interviewed by the Times Online on her upcoming role as Miss Havisham in the RSC's production of Great Expectations. Some good bits about her relationship with Peter O'Toole.
Kate O'Toole in a production of Lennox Robinson's 1930's comedy, "Drama at Inish", playing until Dec 31 at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.