Gabriel Byrne just does not stop!

Variety reports today:

Gabriel Byrne has joined the cast of R.D. Laing biopic “Metanoia” opposite David Tennant, Elizabeth Moss and Michael Gambon…

“Metanoia” will be directed by Robert Mullan, produced by Charlotte Arden and Harriet Hammond, and executive produced by Phin Glynn and Peter Dunphy. The film is a co-production between Gizmo Films and Bad Penny Productions.

The film centers on efforts by the Scottish psychiatrist Laing’s to create a safe haven for people diagnosed with psychosis and schizophrenia. Laing is best known for advocating the medical use of LSD while it was still legal along with breaking down divisions between patients and doctors.

Production in the UK will begin in January and the film should be released in 2016.

More information:

Deadline.com

The Hollywood Reporter

Metanoia Page at IMDB.com

Background information and images will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

6 Comments

  1. We’re being spoilt!

  2. Michelle Ayala

    This looks interesting Gabriel really picks the best roles.

  3. This will be utterly fascinating…

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