Variety reports that an American (Kerry Fox) and a Brit (Paul
Schneider) have been cast as supporting players in Jane Campion’s Bright Star.
Written by Campion, this is based on the three-year romance between
19th century poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and Fanny Brawne (Cornish), which was cut
short by Keats’ untimely death at age 25.
Fox (known for her role in Danny Boyle’s Shallow Grave) will play Fanny’s mother and Schneider who recently showcased his skills in The
Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Lars and the Real Girl will play Keats’ best friend, Charles Armitage Brown.
Jan Chapman and Caroline Hewitt produce the pic, which is shooting on location in the U.K.
