Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in a new adaptation of 'Frankenstein'. The 'Harry Potter' actor is reportedly in talks to play Hunchback, who assists Henry Frankenstein in the creation of his monster, in a new film version of the best-selling book. The movie places the monster character - named Fitz in the book - in the lead role and he will wear old clown's clothing, and has been described as "pathologically dirty". The film-makers are currently finalising the script, which is being penned by 'Chronicle' writer Max Landis, who recently discussed the challenges of re-interpreting the book. He said: "I began to pick apart our knowledge of Frankenstein and discovered that the public's idea of this myth comes from a million different places. "I became committed to re-contextualising it all so it all worked in one story. By the end of the day, it's a period piece and yes, it's from [Hunchback's] perspective, but man it's c...

Daniel Radcliffe takes a tumble down the stairs while filming new scenes for The F Word in Dublin, Ireland on Friday afternoon (September 28). The Wrap reports that the 23-year-old actor is interested in the Paul McGuigan Frankenstein . Daniel would play the Hunchback, who is described as pathologically dirty and dressed in old clowns clothing. With the script written by Max Landis , the flick is based on Mary Shelley s novel with a sci-fi twist about a creature produced through a scientific experiment. WHAT DO YOU THINK about Daniel and Frankenstein ? Like Just Jared Jr. on FB

LONDON - Daniel Radcliffe watches a lot of comedies and wanted to try his hand at a project with comedic elements, the Harry Potter star said here Saturday after the screening of his new British TV comedy drama project with Jon Hamm . Playhouse Presents.A Young Doctors Notebook is a four-part series with Hamm that BSkyB's Sky Arts 1 will launch on Dec. 6. Of course, Radcliffe couldn't avoid a question about J.K. Rowling 's new book, TheCasual Vacancy , her first novel since the Harry Potter franchise. Asked if he had read the Rowling novel that hit book stores this week, Radcliffe said: "I have not, and I plan to." In the Sky Arts program based on short stories from Russian writer and playwright Mikhail Bulgakov , Radcliffe and Hamm play the same character, a doctor, at different stages of his life. The doctor struggles with the treatment of his patients, but also some inner demons. In his short stories, Bulgakov drew on his experience as a young medic in a sma...

Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in a new adaptation of 'Frankenstein' and is in talks to play Hunchback, who assists Henry Frankenstein in the creation of his monster. The 'Harry Potter' actor is reportedly in talks to play Hunchback, who assists Henry Frankenstein in the creation of his monster, in a new film version of the best-selling book. The movie places the monster character - named Fitz in the book - in the lead role and he will wear old clown's clothing, and has been described as "pathologically dirty". The film-makers are currently finalising the script, which is being penned by 'Chronicle' writer Max Landis, who recently discussed the challenges of re-interpreting the book. He said: "I began to pick apart our knowledge of Frankenstein and discovered that the public's idea of this myth comes from a million different places. "I became committed to re-contextualising it all so it all worked in one story. By the end of the day,...

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 17:36 EST, 28 September 2012 | UPDATED: 17:57 EST, 28 September 2012 Daniel Radcliffe has gone from magic man to action man after he was spotted lying in a crumpled heap at the bottom of the stairs while filming The F Word. The film is meant to be a romantic comedy, but it was an action packed day of shooting in Dublin for the 23-year-old actor. Not only was he faking a tumble, but he was also seen sprinting to catch a taxi. In a s-potter of bother: Radcliffe lies in a crumpled head on the floor during shooting of The F Word in Dublin However, he was soon back on his feet as if by magic, and was seen joking with the cast and crew. The actor was wearing a pair of brown trousers, a blue shirt and a jacket during shooting, while his female co-star wore a colourful patterned short dress, white jacket and red shoes. It looked to be a chilly day, as his female co stars, including Zoe Kazan, were seen wrapped up in between takes. Back on his feet: Radcliff...

Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in a new adaptation of 'Frankenstein' and is in talks to play Hunchback, who assists Henry Frankenstein in the creation of his monster. The 'Harry Potter' actor is reportedly in talks to play Hunchback, who assists Henry Frankenstein in the creation of his monster, in a new film version of the best-selling book. The movie places the monster character - named Fitz in the book - in the lead role and he will wear old clown's clothing, and has been described as "pathologically dirty". The film-makers are currently finalising the script, which is being penned by 'Chronicle' writer Max Landis, who recently discussed the challenges of re-interpreting the book. He said: "I began to pick apart our knowledge of Frankenstein and discovered that the public's idea of this myth comes from a million different places. "I became committed to re-contextualising it all so it all worked in one story. By the end of the day,...

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 17:36 EST, 28 September 2012 | UPDATED: 17:57 EST, 28 September 2012 Daniel Radcliffe has gone from magic man to action man after he was spotted lying in a crumpled heap at the bottom of the stairs while filming The F Word. The film is meant to be a romantic comedy, but it was an action packed day of shooting in Dublin for the 23-year-old actor. Not only was he faking a tumble, but he was also seen sprinting to catch a taxi. In a s-potter of bother: Radcliffe lies in a crumpled head on the floor during shooting of The F Word in Dublin However, he was soon back on his feet as if by magic, and was seen joking with the cast and crew. The actor was wearing a pair of brown trousers, a blue shirt and a jacket during shooting, while his female co-star wore a colourful patterned short dress, white jacket and red shoes. It looked to be a chilly day, as his female co stars, including Zoe Kazan, were seen wrapped up in between takes. Back on his feet: Radcliff...

September 28, 2012 11:31 'Harry Potter' actor eyeing the role of Hunchback in a 'revisionist take' on Mary Shelley's tale Buy DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon UK Daniel Radcliffe is being lined up to star in a new Frankenstein movie from Sherlock director Paul McGuigan. According to The Wrap , the actor is interested in the role of Hunchback, the assistant who helps Henry Frankenstein to create his monster. The character has often been referred to as "Igor" in previous film and TV adaptations. In this version, Hunchback becomes the lead role and is described as "pathologically dirty and dressed in old clown's clothing". The film is billed as a "revisionist" and "sci-fi" take on Mary Shelley 's classic novel. The script by Chronicle writer Max Landis is said to be "getting finalised", at which point "serious talks will begin with actors". Director Paul McGuigan , who has helmed four episodes of the BB...