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Kirsten Sheridan’s forthcoming feature ‘August Rush’ looks set to include an all star line up with Robin Williams(Mrs. Doubtfire, Hook), Freddie Highmore(Finding Neverland) and Liv Tyler(The Lord of The Rings Trilogy) in talks with the Irish director for roles in the fantasy film.
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Variety reports Warner Bros have taken the North American rights to the fantasy love story. Set in Central Park, the musical film follows a young boy who connects with his parents through a shared musical gift.
Southpaw Entertainment’s Richard B.Lewis is producing. Sheridan, Jim Hart and Nick Castle are credited as screenwriters.
Set in Central Park, it's the story of boy who has lost his parents and embarks on a magical musical journey to be reunited with them. Highmore will play the young boy, Tyler will play his mother and Williams the mysterious benefactor wizard. Legendary composer Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, The Last Samuri, SharkTale, The Lion King) will score the film.
Kirsten Sheridan previously directed the acclaimed ‘Disco Pigs’ starring Cillian Murphy and co-wrote the Oscar nominated ‘In America’ with her father Jim Sheridan and sister Naomi.
