Inga Swenson, the versatile actress best known for memorable portrayals of combative women on the TV hits Soap and Benson, has died. Her son confirmed the news to TMZ. Swenson was 90.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ted Lasso star James Lance and Hermione Norris (Cold Feet, Between Two Worlds) have joined Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs in the feature adaptation of Raynor Winn’s inspirational bestselling memoir The Salt Path.
The film marks the screen directing debut of Marianne Elliott, the Olivier- and Tony Award-winning director of stage hits War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Company and Death of a Salesman, as Deadline revealed in May.
The Salt Path follows married couple Raynor and Moth Winn, portrayed by Anderson and Isaacs, who, after being evicted from their farm, embark on a long and winding trek along the South West Coast path in UK’s picturesque Devon and Cornwall.
Lance has been cast as Grant, one of a handful of the disparate characters who cross paths with Raynor and Moth during their year long journey.
Norris has signed on as Polly, a friend of the couple who tries to help them with lodging and supplies.
The roles are small but “significant,” said Elizabeth Karlsen, who is producing the film through the Number 9 Films banner she runs with partner Stephen Woolley. Lloyd Levin and Beatriz Levin for Shadowplay Features are also producers. Caroline Levy is executive producer.
Chris Harper and Nick Sidi, partners with Elliott in Elliott & Harper Productions, are executive producers for Elliott & Harper, along with Kristin Irving for BBC Film, Norman Merry and Peter Hampden for LipSync Productions and Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science, which is handling worldwide sales. Black Bear Pictures will distribute in the UK.
The Salt Path’s story is dominated by the roles taken on by Anderson and Isaacs and there’s not much of a look-in for co-starring parts. “We’re thrilled James
Inga Swenson, the versatile actress best known for memorable portrayals of combative women on the TV hits Soap and Benson, has died. Her son confirmed the news to TMZ. Swenson was 90.
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