Steve Coogan, Stephen Frears Teaming for ‘The Lost King,’ About Woman Who Found King Richard III’s Remains

The award-winning team behind 2013’s Philomena — Stephen Frears, Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope — are reuniting for another comedy-drama based on a true story, The Lost King, which will make its debut at the virtual American Film Market.Like Philomena, which landed four Oscar nominations, Frears will direct from a script co-written by Coogan and Pope, with Coogan set to co-star.

Pathe International is launching the project at the virtual American Film Market.The film — which Coogan has discussed for some time — is set to tell the story of Philippa Langley, the historian who in 2012 helped uncover the remains of …

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