The Movie of Dorian Gray

The latest film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s novel stars Ben Barnes as the titular character, Colin Firth as Lord Henry Wotton and has Rachel Hurd-Wood as Sibyl Vane – all three being actors I adore and eagerly wait for their next projects. That was how I discovered this movie was in production a long time ago – I was checking out Hurd-Wood’s next projects and this was on the list. And I squeed.

And for those unfamiliar with the tale, Wikipedia’s plot summary for the movie is as follows:

When a naïve young Dorian (Ben Barnes) arrives in Victorian London he is swept into a social whirlwind by the charismatic Lord Henry Wotton (Colin Firth), who introduces Dorian to the hedonistic pleasures of the city. Henry’s friend, society artist Basil Hallward (Ben Chaplin) paints a portrait of Dorian to capture the full power of his youthful beauty and when it’s unveiled Dorian makes a flippant pledge: he would give anything to stay as he is in the picture – even his soul.

So tell me, am I the only one excited for this movie? I’d hope not!



6 Responses

  1. Haley says:

    Totally and utterly excited. :) My dad and sister really liked the book, but I unfortunately have never read it. I intend on reading it eventually. I’ll go see the movie though because Ben Barnes = hotness.

  2. Catherine says:

    @Haley: That he is. XD

  3. Chastity says:

    Oooh, I hope it’s good. And, yum, Colin Firth. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him be hedonistic before though…I wonder if he can pull it off?

  4. lenses14 says:

    Very excited! When is this movie going to be out? Will it be released in the US?

    Thanks :)

  5. Mimi says:

    I knew the main actor looked familiar…it’s Prince Caspian! And my is he an eye candy in this new film too :D

  6. amy atkin says:

    i have just started to the the book and it is very good at the moment and i havent see the film yet but i think i will after i finish the book and i agree ben barnes is really hot

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