Monster Butler
| Monster Butler | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Douglas Rath |
| Produced by |
Malcolm McDowell Diane Da Silva Chris Roe |
| Screenplay by | Peter Bellwood |
| Starring |
Malcolm McDowell Gary Oldman Dominic Monaghan Evanna Lynch Joanne Whalley Geoff Bell |
| Cinematography | Shane Daly |
| Edited by | Patrick McMahon |
Production company |
Dark House Films |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Country |
England America Canada |
| Language | English |
Monster Butler is an upcoming independent thriller drama film based on the true story of Archibald Hall. The film follows his journey into his dark lifestyle and how he is eventually captured. It will be directed by Douglas Rath and star Malcolm McDowell as Archibald Hall, with Gary Oldman, Dominic Monaghan, and Evanna Lynch. Production will take place under Dark House Films with Warner Bros. Pictures set to distribute.
Plot
The film tells the true story of the bisexual serial-killing con man and jewel thief Archibald Hall (Malcolm McDowell), who got himself hired as a butler named Roy Fontaine and then robbed and murdered numerous employers of his throughout England and Scotland. Hall gets hired as the butler of the upper-class family of Fiona Carrick-Smith (Evanna Lynch), eventually becoming her confidant as she is intrigued by his wisdom. She tells him of her reservations and misgivings about her upcoming marriage and her desire for excitement and taking risks. When she acts on that desire, what follows is a string of reckless behaviour, betrayal, and disaster, as Hall leaves a bloody trail behind him.
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell as Roy Fontaine/Archibald Hall
- Gary Oldman as Wiggy
- Dominic Monaghan as David Wright
- Evanna Lynch as Fiona Carrick-Smith[1][2]
- Joanne Whalley as Mary Coggle
- Geoff Bell as Michael Kitto
- Jack Govan as Donald Hall
- Richard Jack as Lionel MacGowan
- Jay Jackson as a Detective Inspector
- Ben Clifford as Reggie
- Brian Alexander as John
- Luke Watson as a wedding photographer
- James Bryce as a bank executive
- Harry Ward as a cop
- Edward York as a cop
- Duncan Rennie as a cottage owner
- Jessica Salgueiro as Trixie
- Stuart Sinclair Blyth as Vladimir
- Elaine Blair as Violet Hall
- Ruth McGhie as Doris
- Sian Mannifield as Mrs. Adams
- Iona Soper as Alicia Sparrow
- Sam Laydon as Charlie Bosson
- Thomas Hetherton as Detective MacLean
- Jamie MacPhee as a Police Sergeant
- Tahnee Alexandra as a young maid
- Donald Morrison as Manager
- Fraser Sivewright as a cop
- Al Hair as a cop
- Gareth Morrison as a cop
- Christopher Warren as Hall's American friend
- Alex Caird as a bald man
Production
In 2005, British actor Malcolm McDowell and Hollywood screenwriter Peter Bellwood announced that they were seeking a director and funding for a film based on Hall's life. In 2011, Malcolm McDowell stated the film was currently being made and would be named Monster Butler. The film was set to begin shooting in June 2012 in Scotland. According to Dominic Monaghan on Twitter, the film was cancelled due to lack of funds but may go ahead in the future.
References
- ↑ Prinzivalli, Fallon (June 6, 2012). "'Harry Potter' Actress Cast In 'Monster Butler'". MTV.
- ↑ Tanvi (June 7, 2012). "Evanna Lynch to star in crime thriller "Monster Butler" along with Harry Potter costar Gary Oldman". LunaFans.net.