Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is set to star in a new movie about Frankenstein author Mary Shelley.
The film, called Mary's Monster, will feature a star cast including Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Sebastian De Souza as Percy Blythe-Shelley and Lord Byron, while Clara Rugaard will take on the role of Mary Shelley.
Meanwhile, Harington will take on the role of the monster itself in a film that promises to explore the psyche of the iconic author.
Speaking about the role in NME, Harington said: “Mary’s Monster is a brilliantly original and fascinating script and I’m relishing the idea of depicting the unique part of The Monster.
"An embodiment of Mary Shelley’s psyche. I’m excited by Farren’s vision and passion for the project.”
Rugaard said: “I am incredibly honoured to jump aboard this project and be a part of telling the story of such an influential and revolutionary woman.
“I’m beyond excited to be bringing this celebrated female voice to life and to further delve into the world and psyche of Mary Shelley.”
A synopsis of the movie has given some hints about what fans of Mary Shelley can expect from the film.
It says: “Terrified of giving voice to her own dark, transgressive thoughts yet at the same time driven creatively by them, Mary is seduced by her own inner monster catapulting her into a dangerous, destructive psychological romance the likes of which has never been seen before.
“Realising the monster is inextricably linked to her own mental state, feeding off her own emotions, Mary’s only route to salvation is in bringing him to life. To survive, to heal, to finally be heard, her voice must become…monstrous.”
Harington is married to Scottish actor Rose Leslie, the pair playing lovers Jon Snow and Ygritte in Game of Thrones.
They got married at Rayne Parish Church in Aberdeenshire in 2018, and now have a son together.
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