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Colin Firth 'to play Queen's father'

Published Friday, Sep 4 2009, 17:38 BST | By Catriona Wightman
Colin Firth 'to play Queen's father'
Colin Firth has signed up to portray the Queen's father in a new film, reports suggest.

According to Tiscali, the actor will take on the role of King George VI in The King's Speech.

The movie records the King's attempts to correct his speech impediment after learning that he is to inherit the throne following his brother Edward's abdication.

Geoffrey Rush will play speech therapist Lionel Logue, says The Hollywood Reporter.

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