Peter Dinklage Attached to Star in ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ at Sony (Exclusive)

With his “Game of Thrones” days coming to an end, Peter Dinklage now has his eye on a classic fairytale character.Sources tell Variety that Sony is in development on “Rumpelstiltskin” with Dinklage attached to star and produce.Patrick Ness has been brought on to pen the script with Karen Rosenfelt, Circle of Confusion’s Matt Smith and David Alpert, David Ginsberg, and Josh Weinstock also producing.Sources say the film is still in deep development and would not be Dinklage’s next project after “Game of Thrones” ends.

They add, however, that it is a priority for the actor and studio.Plot details are being kept under wraps aside from the film focusing on the mythical character that Dinklage would play.

The character first appeared in a Brothers Grimm tale and follows a miller who lies to the king, telling him that his daughter can spin straw into gold.

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