Fox is moving forward on its film adaptation of Monty Python comedy musical Spamalot, which was itself based on the classic 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The hit stage show has enjoyed multiple successful productions around the world since it first premiered on Broadway in 2005 and the studio are clearly hoping for big things from their silver screen version.
That’s obvious from the major names they’re allegedly chasing. According to That Hashtag Show, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Dinklage and Tiffany Haddish are currently being eyed for the roles of King Arthur, his servant Patsy and the Lady in the Lake, respectively. Though the film doesn’t go before the cameras until next summer, the thinking’s that Fox is keen to nail down the cast now to make sure they’re prepared enough for all the singing and dancing that the production will require.
With two very...
That’s obvious from the major names they’re allegedly chasing. According to That Hashtag Show, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Dinklage and Tiffany Haddish are currently being eyed for the roles of King Arthur, his servant Patsy and the Lady in the Lake, respectively. Though the film doesn’t go before the cameras until next summer, the thinking’s that Fox is keen to nail down the cast now to make sure they’re prepared enough for all the singing and dancing that the production will require.
With two very...
- 6/19/2018
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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