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Chris Colfer to play Noel Coward in biopic
Written by . Published: May 15 2014
Glee star Chris Colfer is set to play gay playwright Noel Coward in an upcoming biopic.
The Golden Globe winner is set to portray a younger version of the acclaimed writer, composer and director in a film tentatively titled Noel, according to movie news website ScreenDaily.com.
British acting legends Vanessa Redgrave, Sir Ian McKellen and
Jonathan Pryce are also in talks to join the film, which will focus
on Coward's early years and feature the people who influenced his
storied career.