Sir Anthony Hopkins will portray naturalist Charles Darwin in a period drama from director Justin Chadwick, best known for The Other Boleyn Girl. Opposite him, Charlotte Rampling has been cast as Emma Darwin, the scientist’s wife.
The film’s narrative takes place after Darwin’s death, at a time when his seminal works begin to face censorship. Emma becomes embroiled in a conflict with her son George and a publisher preparing Darwin’s autobiography. In an unexpected twist, the spirit of her deceased husband comes to her aid.
The production also features Tom Hollander and Billy Howle.
