Eddie Redmayne to Star in THE FIFTH BEATLE Movie?

According to the Daily Mail, Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne is being considered for the role of Beatles manager Brian Epstein in the upcoming movie THE FIFTH BEATLE.

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Based on Vivek J. Tiwary's graphic novel, the film will follow Epstein's part in taking The Beatles from their humble beginnings to international stardom.

Simon Cowell and Brit Stuart Ford are producing. No director has been tapped yet, but Ford has a particular helmer in mind.

Redmayne, who just won an Academy Award for THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, will next appear in THE DANISH GIRL. The actor is also in discussions for the HARRY POTTER spinoff film 'FANTASTIC BEASTS'. Among his other film credits are LES MISERABLES, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN and more. He has starred in the West End in RICHARD II and on Broadway in RED.

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