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Ioan Gruffudd to abolish slavery

Published Tuesday, Sep 13 2005, 12:06 BST | By Daniel Saney
Ioan Gruffudd is set to play anti-slavery devotee William Wilberforce in an upcoming drama, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The Fantastic Four actor will star in Amazing Grace which will focus on Wilberforce's political career in which he was frequently at odds with the most powerful men of his time, including the king.

Also featuring is Albert Finney who will play John Newton, one of Wilberforce's camp.

Enigma helmer Michael Apted will direct for Walden Media.
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