Bill Nighy to star in Neil Gaiman silent film
Bill Nighy will star in one of a series of short silent films to be broadcast on Sky1 over Christmas.
The Love Actually actor will star in Statuesque, which tells the story of a love triangle between two living statues and an admirer who observes his object of affection every day among the Christmas shoppers – but is unaware that he too is being watched.
The short film was written by Neil Gaiman, who worked on Coraline and Stardust.
Also in the 12-film series are Dog Alone, That Syncing Feeling and a film with the working title Three Kings.
Elaine Pyke, head of drama at Sky1, said: "We’re thrilled to have such a wealth of talent collaborating on these 12 unique films that are shaping up to be beautiful and uplifting.
"There’s an array of stories to strike a Christmassy chord with everyone." (The Press Association)
Bill Nighy was born on December 12th 1949 in Caterham, Surrey. His stage work includes National Theatre roles in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia in 1993, David Hare’s Skylight and Blue Orange.
Neil Gaiman is one of the top ten living post-modern writers, and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama.
Neil Gaiman is one of the top ten living post-modern writers, and is a prolific creator of works of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comics, song lyrics, and drama.
Posted: August 26th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: Neil Gaiman
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