Kingsley will play the original architect of the famous bridge that links Brooklyn to Manhattan, while Larson will play the wife of the architect's son.
- Sep 17, 2014
AceShowbiz - Ben Kingsley and Brie Larson are added to "Brooklyn Bridge" from director Douglas McGrath ("Emma", "Infamous"). The "Iron Man 3" actor and the "21 Jump Street" actress will share screen with Daniel Radcliffe to play his on-screen father and on-screen wife respectively.
The film is inspired by the true events about the construction of the New York landmark. The "Horns" actor will portray young civil engineer Washington Roebling who is left to oversee the creation of Brooklyn Bridge after his father, the bridge's original architect, died. The young Roebling's obsession to get the job done threatens his health and his family until he discovers an improbable ally in his charming and shrewd wife Emily.
Kingsley's other next projects include "Exodus: Gods and Kings", "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" and "The Jungle Book". Meanwhile, Larson will next star in star-studded comedy "Trainwreck" which is also supported by Radcliffe.
