Posted January 22, 2012

It was announced that actor Dustin Hoffman will join the ranks of actors turning to directing with a film adaptation of Ronald Harwood’s Play “Quartet”.  The film is about retired opera singers.

On board for the film are:  Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay and a real retired opera singer . . . WSNC Honorary Member Dame Gwyneth Jones.

Filming began in September 2011 and film is scheduled for release in Fall 2012.

Toi, Toi, Toi!

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/09/12/dustin-hoffman-quartet-maggie-smi…