Rege-Jean Page has set his sights on his next project after breaking out as the star of Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton. The actor has been cast in a leading role in Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons feature, joining a cast that boasts of Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith. The feature will be directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. Dungeons & Dragons is based on the popular fantasy role-playing game from Wizards of the Coast. Goldstein and Daley have also written the latest version of the script based on an earlier draft by Michael Gilio.
The popular game is known for its war games, treasure hunts, camaraderie and reversal of fortunes in a setting that combines humans, elves, orcs and hundreds of other creatures. The game uses a multisided dice in gameplay and is overseen by a host known as the Dungeon Master. It is still not clear whether the film would be a straight-up fantasy movie, set in the world of the game or incorporate the storytelling and game-playing aspects.
Jeremy Latcham will be producing the film through his deal with studio eOne, Hasbro’s entertainment arm. Hasbro’s Brian Goldner is a also a producer, whereas Hasbro and Paramount are jointly producing and financing the film with eOne distributing it in the UK and Canada, and Paramount distributing in the rest of the world.
Page is all set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend and starred as the beloved Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset in Shonda Rimes-produced period drama Bridgerton. The series is up for a second season as well and in created by Chris Van Dusen and based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novel series.
(Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
