Hugh Bonneville to play Roald Dahl in a biopic film

Hugh Bonneville © by Marie-Lan Nguyen
Hugh Bonneville © by Marie-Lan Nguyen

Roald Dahl will be played by Hugh Bonneville in an upcoming biopic about the famous author and his wife.

Mostly known for the role of Robert Crawley in Downton Abbey. Hugh Bonneville will be taking on a challenging role in playing the widely known author Roald Dahl. The film’s name has not been announced however, it has been said that the film will be set in the 1960’s and will be about Roald Dahl and his relationship with his late wife Patricia Neil. Both are remembered for amazing careers they have had. Dahl for his writing and Neil for her acting.

Currently, Hugh Bonneville’s big upcoming Paul King film Paddington 2 is due to be released in cinemas on the 5th of January, 2018.