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GARETH LEWIS
SHAKESPEARE’S CAKE
ENGLAND / WALES

CREDITS: Tears of a Clown (ManMade films – short film, 2001) Crossroads (Carlton Television)

AGENT: Judy Daish, Judy Daish Associates Ltd., London

PRODUCER: Adrian Sturges, Picture Farm, London. Co-Producer: Guy East, Nigel Sinclair, Spitfire Pictures, London.

STATUS: In development

SYNOPSIS: A stressed out hitman in search of the good life retires to a village in Wales to open a bakery. But he soon discovers you can’t shake off the past that easily. With villagers showing distinctly homicidal tendencies, and his former associates hot on his trail, this bucolic dream is fast turning into a nightmare.

PERSONAL STATEMENT: Shakespeare’s Cake has been in development for four years now, and Moonstone has played a vital role in that process. Since the Lab, the project hasn’t stopped moving forward, with involvement from Sgrîn, Picture Farm and Spitfire Pictures. Shooting is scheduled for early 2004. Gareth will be directing. The lead role will be played by Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers, The Forsyte Saga, Dreamcatcher).

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