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Anthony Hopkins Stars in Upcoming Drama on Emma Darwin

11/6/2025

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Anthony Hopkins (actor) and Charlotte Rampling (actor) star in The Species, a period drama directed by Justin Chadwick, written by Jacob Killion.
The story follows Emma Darwin's self-discovery as she confronts her late husband Charles Darwin's unpublished autobiography.
Tom Hollander and Billy Howle star, with production set to begin in June 2026 in Northern Ireland.
HanWay Films will handle international sales, with Christian Taylor, Mary Aloe, and Joshua Harris producing.

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Story summary

Anthony Hopkins (actor) and Charlotte Rampling (actor) star in The Species, a period drama directed by Justin Chadwick, written by Jacob Killion.
The story follows Emma Darwin's self-discovery as she confronts her late husband Charles Darwin's unpublished autobiography.
Tom Hollander and Billy Howle star, with production set to begin in June 2026 in Northern Ireland.
HanWay Films will handle international sales, with Christian Taylor, Mary Aloe, and Joshua Harris producing.