Hollywood stars Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston will star together in a biopic about the legendary Nepalese-Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to summit Mount Everest. According to a report by PTI, the film titled “Tenzing” will feature “Loki” star Hiddleston as Hillary and “Needy Things” actor Dafoe will play the leader of the English expedition, Colonel John Hunt.
The film is directed by acclaimed director Jennifer Peedom, who has exclusive rights to tell Tenzing’s story through her family and has a close relationship with the Sherpa community. Norgay was Edmund Hillary’s Sherpa guide, and the two climbed the treacherous terrain of the world’s highest peak in May 1953. The creators are currently looking for an actor to play the main role.
After six previous attempts, Tenzing risked everything for one final endeavor. As he embarked on the most critical climb of his life, he had to face treacherous politics and unsafe weather. Tenzing will be produced by Liz Watts, Emile Sherman and Iain Canning for See-Saw Films, along with Peedom and Davies. Director David Michod will executive produce along with Simon Gillis and Norbu Tenzing. Through it all, he did it with humor, warmth and generosity towards his fellow climbers, but also with deep respect and reverence for the sacred Mother Goddess of his mountain, Chomolungma
According to the official description, the film will show how Tibetan-born Tenzing and Modern Zealand mountaineer Hillary, both outsiders on the British expedition, defied insurmountable odds to achieve what was once thought impossible by reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. .
For the uninitiated, Willem Dafoe gained worldwide recognition after playing the role of Goblin in the 2002 film Spiderman. His other notable works include Needy Things, Inside, American Psycho, The Boondock Saints, Antichrist, Platoon, Aquaman, Spider-Man: No Way Home, John Wick and Death Note.
Tom Hiddleston, best known for his role as Loki in the MCU, has also appeared in other popular films and series including The Night Manager, Wallander, Crimson Peak, Kong Skull, Thor: The Obscure World, War Horse, High-Rise, The Between others Essex Serpent and Early Man.
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