It has been reported that former Skins' (UK) star Dev Patel is in talk to star in Stephen Elliott's Cherry. Variety reported that Patel will take on a major role in the new film alongside James Franco who will play a coccaine-addicted lawyer.Patel who gained popularity after starring in Danny Boyle's award-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, is also appearing in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The movie also stars Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Patel will also be reprising his role as Anwar from the BAFTA winning drama Skins, as the show is being adapted into film.
The production of Elliott's Cherry will begin in June in San Francisco, California right after Franco wraps up The Stare which also stars Winona Ryder.
SOURCE: Press Association
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