Ellen Page Becomes Jane Eyre

Ellen Page will play one of English literature's most famous characters, the eponymous heroine of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre.

According to Variety, Alison Owen of Ruby Films is working with BBC Films to develop the new adaptation of Bronte's classic 19th century romance. It's the story of a mousy governess who softens the heart of her surly employer Mr. Rochester, only to discover that he's hiding a terrible secret.

Moira Buffini has written the screenplay. No director is yet attached.

Production is expected to begin this fall.


Sources: Variety

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  1. Josh

    Oh, a lot of people will see this; The novel Jane Eyre is almost Jane Austen level in its popularity. I never would have thought of Page in the lead role, but I am glad she's getting a chance to try something different. I hope she can pull it off, because I'd love for this movie to be good.

    4 years agoby @shuabertFlag

  2. AnnoyingFilmCritic

    Jane Eyre is definately going against Juno type casting...I guess this is more fitting for the Oscar nominated actress than starring in the horror movie she bailed from...Will more people see this than "Smart People?"

    4 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag

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