Movies
Knightley, Paltrow to star in 'King Lear'
Published Wednesday, May 21 2008, 09:28 BST | By Beth Hilton
Rex Features
The pair will play the king's youngest daughter Cordelia and middle daughter Regan respectively.
Anthony Hopkins is in line to play the title role. His treacherous eldest daughter Goneril is yet to be cast, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The $35 million film, which will feature "epic battle sequences", tells the story of Lear's decision to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters depending on how well they praise him.
Related Stories
Movie Reviews
'Top Cat: The Movie' reviewHanna-Barbera's classic cartoon makes a disastrous comeback on the big screen.
Movies Interviews
'Prometheus': Fassbender video interviewMichael Fassbender tells Digital Spy about his android role in Ridley Scott's Prometheus.
At the Movies
How many Snow White dwarves can you name?Nick Frost, Ray Winstone and more try to guess Snow White's classic dwarves.
Movies Galleries
Robert De Niro in new Red Lights postersElizabeth Olsen and Sigourney Weaver also feature in new posters.
