Kidman the Villain in The Golden Compass
Jul 31st, 2006 | by CousinPaulie | Posted in comics, movies, sci-fi | Comments Off
Source: Variety
Nicole Kidman will star in New Line Cinema’s The Golden Compass, playing the villainous and glamorous Mrs. Coulter, reports Variety.
Shooting on the $150 million production, based on the first part of Phillip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy, is set for September at London’s Shepperton Studios.
Chris Weitz is directing from his own script. British newcomer Dakota Blue Richards has already been cast for the lead role of Lyra Belacqua, who travels to a parallel universe to battle the forces of evil and rescue her best friend.
Scholastic Media’s Deborah Forte is producing with Bill Carraro. New Line is eyeing a November 16, 2007 release date.
