Actor James McAvoy is rumoured to be the top contender to portray James Bond author, Ian Fleming, in a $40 million biopic currently in development by Palmstar Entertainment and Animus Films.
The story will specifically focus on his younger years as a playboy growing up in the shadow of his famous family and his real-life exploits during WWII which served as inspiration for the character of 007.
Matt Brown (“Ropewalk”) wrote the screenplay which is based on Andrew Lycett’s book Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond. A director is currently being sought.
Source: Empire Online
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