Michael Gambon to Appear Alongside David Tennant in ‘Metanoia’

Michael Gambon has confirmed his role in biopic ‘Metanoia‘, set to start shooting in January.

Gambon will star alongside David Tennant, who will be playing the protagonist, Laing. This is the first time the two actors will reunite after the appearance of Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men actress) is also set to appear in the biopic.

The Hollywood Reporter reports:

‘Robert Mullan (Letters to Sofija) will direct the project, which co-stars Elisabeth Moss. Shooting is set to start in January. Charlotte Arden and Harriet Hammond are producing, with executive producers Phin Glynn and Peter Dunphy. The film is a co-production between Gizmo Films and Bad Penny Productions.

Metanoia chronicles the life of Laing, a pioneering psychiatrist of the mid 20th century, known for his work with psychotic and schizophrenic patients, as well as for his advocating the medical use of LSD, still legal at the time.’

“The story of RD Laing in incredibly captivating,” said Double Dutch International president Jason Moring. “To have Michael come on board to compliment David and Elisabeth is a testament to the fascination of Laing himself.”