Josh Hartnett To Channel Tom Cruise In West End ‘Rain Man’
1/4
-
AP
Josh Hartnett at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards
-
United Artists
'Rain Man' (1988)
-
AP
hartnett AP Dahlia 9 7 06
-
Associated Press
Tom Cruise
hottest galleries
-
The Latest Star Sightings
Access the day’s hottest photos!
-
Isn’t It Bromantic? Hollywood’s Top 10 Bromances!
Find out which Hollywood bros will be friends ‘til the end…
-
Brad! Demi! Robert! Paris! Hot Shots Of The Stars In Shades
Check out the stars as they step out across the world in their favorite pair of sunglasses!
FIRST PUBLISHED: July 2, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: July 2, 2008 1:43 PM EDT
LONDON, U.K. --
Josh Hartnett will make his professional stage debut, stepping into the shoes of Tom Cruise for the role of Charlie Babbit in “Rain Man,” according to the BBC.
Hartnett, 29, will star in the London West End version of the Oscar-winning film when it bows in September.
“It has always been my intent to work on the London stage,” Hartnett said.
The play will also star British actor Adam Godley (“Love Actually;” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory;” “The X-Files: I Want To Believe”) as Charlie’s autistic brother, Raymond – a role made famous by Dustin Hoffman in the 1988 film.
Hoffman’s portrayal of Raymond earned him the Oscar for best actor. The movie also took home the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director (Barry Levinson) and Best Original Sceenplay.
According to the BBC, Hartnett decided to make the leap to the stage when he read the “complex and charismatic character” of Charlie Babbit.
On the big screen, Hartnett was last seen in the 2007 vampire thriller “30 Days of Night.”
Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter now!
-
Jon Gosselin and Michael Lohan step out in Southampton on July 25, 2009
-
Adam Lambert arrives at the premiere of ‘2012’ at the Regal Cinemas LA Live on November 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
-
‘Precious’
-
Taylor Swift performs onstage at the ‘We’re All For The Hall’ benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center on October 13, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee
-
Disney’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
-
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, with a curled up Suri in his arms, take a stroll in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2009
-
Nicole Kidman on the cover of British GQ (Dec. 2009)
-
Britney Spears leaves a local Target store on September 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
-
Justin Timberlake attends the Cartier 100th Anniversary in America Celebration at Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion on April 30, 2009 in New York City
-
Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari at the reveal and launch party of LG Electronics’ (LG) Scarlet HD TV Series at the Pacific Design Center on April 28, 2008 in Los Angeles, California
related videos
-
Josh Hartnett Talks '30 Days Of Night'
Actor Josh Hartnett sits down with Access to discuss his new horror film "30 Days Of Night."
-
Access Archives: Tom Cruise
Take a look at Access's first interview with Tom Cruise while promoting his film "Jerry Maguire" in 1996.
-
Dish Of Salt: Will Tom Cruise Make A Cameo In ‘Eclipse’?
AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman gets the scoop from Billy Burke on whether Tom Cruise will make a cameo in the third installment of the Twilight Saga, “Eclipse.” Plus, who had Billy star struck on the set of “Eclipse”?
-
Katie Holmes On Suri’s Fashion & Tom’s ‘Knight & Day’ Stunt
Katie Holmes hits the red carpet at the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills where she chats about her daughter’s sense of style and watching husband Tom Cruise perform a risky stunt on the set of his new film, “Knight & Day.”
-
T.G.I.F. - A Fourth ‘Mission Impossible’? (June 18, 2009)
Will Tom Cruise be returning for a fourth installment of “Mission Impossible”? Is Jon Voight one of the first Hollywood celebrities to openly criticize President Obama? Plus, has “Twilight’s” Robert Pattinson been voted the “Most Handsome Man in the World”?
-
Access Extended Part II: Kristen Stewart On Hot Shirtless Co-Stars & Marrying Robert Vs. Taylor
Kristen Stewart chats with Access’ Shaun Robinson about all the hot, shirtless werewolves in “New Moon” and whether or not you can love two people at once. Plus, who does Kristen think would make a better husband — Taylor Lautner or Robert Pattinson?
-
Access Extended Part III: Robert Pattinson On Tabloid Rumors
Robert Pattinson sets the record straight on his rumored traffic accident and a falsely reported heroin overdose in New York. And, Rob finds anonymity in Tokyo.
-
Access Extended Part II: Robert Pattinson - Werewolves Are ‘Dorks’
“New Moon” heartthrob Robert Pattinson takes a bite out of werewolves, explaining why vampires are so much cooler than werewolves in “The Twilight Saga.” Plus, how does he feel about werewolves walking around shirtless all the time?
-
Access Extended Part III: Taylor Lautner On ‘Twilight’ Madness
Taylor Lautner tells Shaun Robinson about the craziness surrounding his life and how he handles it. Plus, will he watch Taylor Swift host “Saturday Night Live”?
-
Access Extended: The Volturi Are Dressed To Kill
Shaun Robinson sits down with “New Moon’s” vampire royalty: Dakota Fanning, Cameron Bright, Michael Sheen and Jamie Campbell Bower to talk about why vampires are better than werewolves. Plus, what did Dakota have to say about being Homecoming Princess?
related galleries
Filmography: The Movies That Made Tom Cruise A Star!
From ‘Taps’ to ‘Valkyrie’ — the movies that made Tom Cruise a legend!
Week’s Best Star Sightings: September 19 - 25, 2009
Brad Pitt gets presidential! Plus, Britney meets her fans, Tom & Katie hit the road and more!
All Access: Up Close & Personal With The Stars Of ‘New Moon’ In Los Angeles
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and all the gorgeous stars of ‘New Moon’ at the film’s junket in LA!
