King Lear

A modern retelling of the Shakespeare play, when ageing King Lear decides to abdicate the throne, before dividing the kingdom between his three daughters, he challenges them to tell him how much they love him. 


Director Richard Eyre
Cast Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent
Production Company BBC Films
Year 2018
Filming location(s) Kent

Casting Warring Soldiers for Shakespearian Dramas

Uni-versal Extras supplied extras and supporting artists for the King Lear film. 

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