Christoph Waltz To Play Billy Wilder In New Movie

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Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz is set to play Billy Wilder in the upcoming movie Billy Wilder & Me. It's adapted from the Jonathan Coe book Mr. Wilder & Me, which uses a mix of real-life and fictional characters. Set in the summer of 1977, the story revolves around a woman who begins working for Wilder and his screenwriter Iz Diamond on a Greek island during the filming of Fedora. When she follows Wilder to Germany to continue the shoot, she finds herself joining him on a memorable journey into the heart of his family history.

Now, Deadline reports that Django Unchained and Inglourious Basterds star Waltz will take on the titular role in Billy Wilder & Me. Stephen Frears is directing the movie, while Christopher Hampton wrote the script. Filming is set to begin in Greece, Munich, and Paris. Currently, there isn't any information about the rest of the cast, but those decisions will be made soon.

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Wilder is often regarded as one of the most gifted and versatile filmmakers of classic Hollywood cinema. His filmography boasts a splendid array of titles, including movies like The Apartment, Some Like It Hot,and Sunset Boulevard, which continue to influence aspiring filmmakers to this day. The casting of his fellow countryman Waltz could prove to be an inspired choice. The film has the makings of another Oscar contender with the proven talent involved, as well as the Hollywood story. Audiences will undoubtedly be looking forward to Billy Wilder & Me when it eventually hits theaters.

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Source: Deadline