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The movie is based on the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, itself based on Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd.
The starring role in Frears's (The Queen, Mrs Henderson Presents) movie will be played by Quantum Of Solace Bond girl Gemma Arterton, among a cast including Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam, Luke Evans, Bill Camp and Tamsin Greig.
Tamara Drewe originally appeared as a comic strip in The Guardian in 2005, and was nominated for an Eisner Award.
Filming is due to begin on September 21.
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