Naomi Watts to Star as Margot Fonteyn in New Film

Naomi Watts has been cast to portray legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn in the upcoming romantic drama film 'Margot & Rudi.' The film will explore Fonteyn's life and her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev.

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This film brings to the screen the iconic partnership between ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, a pairing that defined an era in dance. Naomi Watts' casting as Fonteyn, an acclaimed actress known for dramatic roles, suggests a potentially powerful portrayal of the celebrated ballerina's life and career.

Key entitiesNaomi Watts Margot Fonteyn Rudolf Nureyev Anthony Fabian WestEnd Films Cannes

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varietyMostly Factual131d ago

Naomi Watts to Star as Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi,’ With WestEnd Films Selling in Cannes

Naomi Watts is set to star in romantic drama “Margot & Rudi,” which tells the true story of ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. The film, to be directed by “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” filmmaker Anthony Fabian, has been boarded by world sales agency WestEnd Films. The story unfolds when Fonteyn, the greatest […]

By Leo Barraclough

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual131d ago

Naomi Watts to Play Ballet Legend Margot Fonteyn in ‘Margot & Rudi’

WestEnd handles sales on the romantic drama from 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' director Anthony Fabian, which looks at the star's Swinging Sixties pairing with Rudolf Nureyev and will be introduced at Cannes.

By Scott Roxborough

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deadlineMostly Factual131d ago

Naomi Watts To Star In Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi’

WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on Margot & Rudi, a romantic drama from director Anthony Fabian (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris) and starring Naomi Watts (Mulholland Drive). The film is described as an “electrifying true story of ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.” The official synopsis reads: “She is 42, the greatest ballerina […]

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Naomi Watts to Play Ballet Legend Margot Fonteyn in ‘Margot & Rudi’

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Naomi Watts to Star as Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi,’ With WestEnd Films Selling in Cannes

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Naomi Watts to Star as Margot Fonteyn in New Film

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Naomi Watts to Star as Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi,’ With WestEnd Films Selling in Cannes

Naomi Watts to Play Ballet Legend Margot Fonteyn in ‘Margot & Rudi’

Naomi Watts To Star In Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi’

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Naomi Watts to Play Ballet Legend Margot Fonteyn in ‘Margot & Rudi’

Naomi Watts to Star as Ballerina Margot Fonteyn in Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi,’ With WestEnd Films Selling in Cannes

Naomi Watts To Star In Romantic Drama ‘Margot & Rudi’

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