Keira Knightley to Star in a Play on London’s West End

Keira Knightley is set to star in a play on London’s West End!

She has landed the lead role in a modern version of Moliere’s 17th century comedy The Misanthrope.

Keira, 24, will play a vacuous Hollywood film star who seduces a disillusioned playwright. She will star alongside British actors Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald.

The production — which will run at the British capital’s Comedy Theatre from December 17 until March 13 — will be directed by Thea Sharrock whose credits include the West production of Equus, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths.

“It’s not a whim on her part. She’s absolutely ready to come into this vulnerable position,” Sharrock said of Knightley.

“I’m interested in working with her, to push her in a way that I don’t think she has been pushed before because although she has worked with amazing directors, film doesn’t work like that.”

Keira Knightley is said to be “terrified but excited” about the play and has been taking voice and singing lessons to prepare for the role.

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