Tomas Alfredson to direct 'The Danish Girl'
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:50PM | By Franck Tabouring 
Sweden's Tomas Alfredson has come on board to direct Nicole Kidman in "The Danish Girl," a drama based on David Ebershoff's true-story novel. Charlize Theron was previously attached to star as well, but she dropped out.
The film focuses on Einar (Kidman) and Greta Wegener, two Danish artists whose marriage drastically changed in the 1930s when Einar became the first to undergo a sex-change operation to become a woman.
Anand Tucker was one name that popped up last year during the search for a director, but Alfredson told Variety he's been in talks to helm the film for a while already.
Alfredson directed the acclaimed thriller "Let the Right One In." He's also set to direct Working Title's upcoming John Le Carre big-screen adaptation "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy."
Reader Comments (1)
I love Nicole's capability to pull off a 6-foot frame, and I deeply admire the bringing to film of this story; but, Nicole is way too feminine in bone structure and muscle mass. It will take more than a fake nose to pull it off.
If you happen to be casting for the part of a late-transitioning MTF, as in this story, and can't find an MTF actress that has transitioned in their 40's, please consider me. I am available, I completely empathize with the situation, and while having only appeared on stage and not in front of a camera, I would willingly do it.
Hugs and God Bless,
Sophie Jean