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Cary Grant Biopic ‘Archie’ Set by ITV Studios, Jason Isaacs to Star

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K.J. Yossman Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has been cast as classic Hollywood star Cary Grant in a new biopic. Titled “Archie,” the four-part drama series will tell the story of Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archibald Alexander Leach in Bristol, U.K.

to the leading man he became in later life.It has been written by “Philomena” scribe John Pope with Paul Andrew Williams (“A Confession”) directing.“Archie” will debut on ITV’s streaming platform ITVX in the U.K.

later this year before airing on ITV in the following months. International sales have not yet been announced.The drama is produced by ITV Studios with co-production partner BritBox International.

Rebecca Hodgson is set to produce while Grant’s daughter, Jennifer Grant, and ex-wife Dyan Cannon exec produce. “There was only one Cary Grant and I’d never be foolish enough to try to step into his iconic shoes,” said Isaacs in a statement. “Archie Leach, on the other hand, couldn’t be further from the character he invented to save himself.

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