Cate Blanchett's Dirty Films has acquired the film rights to the Sydney Theatre Company's adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is currently wrapping up its run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End, Deadline reported. Sarah Snook (Succession) just won an Olivier Award for best actress for her work in the production.
Dirty Films partner Andrew Upton is working with Kip Williams, who adapted and directs the play, on a film treatment "based on the technically dazzling one woman show, which sees its protagonist play 26 roles," Deadline added. The part was first performed by Eryn Jean Norvill in sell-out runs across Australia, and the play may land on Broadway in early 2025.
Co-producers on the film will be Rachel Gardner and Jo Porter of Australian company Curio Pictures. No casting news has been released yet.