A new film titled Mary Shelley is on its way, and while it might not be a horror project per se, we’d be remiss in our duties if we didn’t bring it to your attention given the subject matter. Elle Fanning stars as the titular author, and THR provides us with our first look at her in character.
Previously titled A Storm in the Stars, Mary Shelley is directed by Saudi filmmaker Haifaa al-Mansour, who rose to fame with her debut feature, Wadjda.
The film tells the story of the author’s early relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and also stars Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, Maisie Williams, Joanne Froggatt, and Tom Sturridge.
HanWay Films is handling international sales and distribution and is jointly representing U.S. rights with UTA. The company is screening new footage to buyers in Berlin at the now under way European Film Market.
Below is a portrait of the real Shelley by Richard Rothwell; see any resemblance with Fanning? Let us know what you think in the comments!