Bella Ramsey has been cast as Barbara Field; an aspiring
playwright who was born with a very odd condition that causes her to be
entirely covered in hair.
Photo by Alexander Dummer on Unsplash
Ramsey has lately spoken out about her gender identity
and the challenges she faces when portraying strong women on screen. She plays
Ellie, a queer kid who survives the apocalypse on the hit HBO series, and she
adds that while filming the show she wore a chest binder "90%" of the
time on-screen. Some parts that she has portrayed have required her to dress in
more traditionally feminine garb, such as corsets and gowns.
Bella Ramsey will surprise you further in the future. Ramsey's
role in the new film from Atonement and The Hour, actor Romola Garai is the most
high-profile endeavour for the pair after their appearances in HBO's The Last
of Us and Game of Thrones, in which she played the teenage Lady Lyanna Mormont
of Bear Isle during seasons 6 and 8.
Monstrous Beauty will merge history and fiction through the
incorporation of real-life historical personalities. Ramola Garai (Atonement),
who authored the script and will direct the film, is responsible for the
project. Dominic West from "The Crown" will play King Charles II,
Ruth Negga from "Passing" will play Nell Gwyn, and Fiona Shaw from "Killing
Eve" will play Aphra Ben. Stigma Films is having Matthew James Wilkinson
(Yesterday) produce for the company.
According to the current schedule, the production of the
movie is scheduled to start sometime in the month of September. Stigma Films is
being produced by Matthew James Wilkinson (Yesterday), who is also a producer.
During the week leading up to the Cannes market the
following month, HanWay will be handling sales and will be talking to buyers
about the project. The project will be included in the buzz packages during the
market.
The period drama will take place in the 17th century and
tell the story of Barbara Field (Ramsey), a peasant girl born with a strange
disease that leaves her covered in hair. The plot centres on opportunity and
creativity and tells the narrative of Barbara Field. Because Barbara has
received a thorough education, she can take a position at the court of King
Charles II (West) as a "Natural Wonder." This distinguishes Barbara
from the majority of other children of her status. As Barbara encounters other
people who have out-of-the-ordinary appearances, she aspires to be recognised
for more than just her looks but rather for the talent she possesses as a
playwright. In the court, she encounters the famed actress Nell Gwyn, also
known as Negga. Nell Gwyn is a mistress of the King, and she is determined to
show Charles that there is more to a person than their outward appearance. By
utilising her newly developed network, Barbara can enlist the assistance of the
renowned playwright Aphra Behn (Shaw) in her endeavour to perform a play that
would influence the perspectives of the general public.
The actor lead the cast of the Prime Video film Catherine
Called Birdy last year and provides audio work for the upcoming animated sequel
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
There is currently no schedule for the release of Monstrous
Beauty.