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Rachel Weisz to Star in James Miranda Barry Drama
By James Wray Dec 30, 2004, 0:21 GMT
Star of the forthcoming Constantine and The Fountain Rachel Weisz is set to play the title role in the historical drama James Miranda Barry, according to Production Weekly.
Marleen Gorris will direct the film, written by Malcolm Kohll.
In 1814, a woman of unknown origins graduated from Edinburgh Medical School disguised as a man. Dr. James Miranda Barry has the distinction of being the first woman doctor in the Western world.
She served in the British military disguised as a male surgeon for forty-five years. The scandal of her elaborate deception did not surface until her death.
Sean Bean, Sean Pertwee, and Janet Suzman are said to have also joined the cast.
Filming is due to start early next year in the UK and South America.
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