Post by noreen sobczyk on Feb 10, 2006 20:53:14 GMT -6
Ian Curtis Film has been cast
The upcoming Joy Division film Control based upon Ian's wife's book Touching From A Distance has finally been cast and Anton Corbijn (HEart Shaped Box) is on board to direct. Newcomer Sam Riley will play Ian Curtis. Oscar nominee Samantha Morton plays (Ian's wife) Deborah Curtis. And Alexandra Maria Lara plays Ian's lover Annik Honore. Both Deborah Curtis and Tony Wilson ( 24 hr Party People /Factory Records founder) serve as co-producers. New Order isrumored to be recording Joy Division covers as well as original material for the film's soundtrack.
The upcoming Joy Division film Control based upon Ian's wife's book Touching From A Distance has finally been cast and Anton Corbijn (HEart Shaped Box) is on board to direct. Newcomer Sam Riley will play Ian Curtis. Oscar nominee Samantha Morton plays (Ian's wife) Deborah Curtis. And Alexandra Maria Lara plays Ian's lover Annik Honore. Both Deborah Curtis and Tony Wilson ( 24 hr Party People /Factory Records founder) serve as co-producers. New Order isrumored to be recording Joy Division covers as well as original material for the film's soundtrack.