Christoph Waltz to Play Billy Wilder in New Film From Jeremy Thomas

Christoph Waltz will play Hollywood legend Billy Wilder in a new project from producer Jeremy Thomas. “Billy Wilder & Me” will be adapted by Christopher Hampton from Jonathan Coe’s book, with Stephen Frears directing. Billed as part coming-of-age story and part true-life portrait of Wilder, the film looks to capture “a heroic icon of Hollywood’s golden era for all cinema lovers.” Wilder’s directing credits include “Sunset Blvd.,” “The Apartment” and “The Seven Year Itch.” Here’s an official synopsis for the pic: In the summer of 1977, an innocent young woman begins working for famed director Billy Wilder and his screenwriter… Read Full Article