Confirmed: Dan Radcliffe to Star as Arthur Kipps in “The Woman in Black” (Updated)

Update: A number of casting rumours had surfaced over the weekend that Dan Radcliffe would be starring in a 2011 film adaptation of The Woman in Black. We can now report that this rumour is actually true, thanks to our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com who obtained confirmation from an official press release at HeyUGuys.co.uk. Producer Simon Oakes is quoted saying he can think of “no better actor to play the role of Arthur Kipps” than Daniel Radcliffe. Director James Watkins also spoke about the Harry Potter actor:

“‘When I met Dan, it was quite uncanny how closely our thoughts on
the story mirrored each other: I can’t wait to get down to work with
him to fashion a compelling character and a classy ghost story that
tugs at the heart and chills to the bone’ says James Watkins.

Radcliffe himself described Jane Goldman’s script as “beautifully written – both tender and terrifying in equal measure” and said that he was “incredibly excited” to be a part of the film. According to the press release, production on “The Woman in Black” is due to begin this autumn. The film is produced by Simon Oakes for Exclusive Media Group’s Hammer Films label and Richard Jackson at Talisman Films.

Arthur Kipps is a young lawyer who glimpses a woman dressed entirely in black as he works in the isolated home of a recently deceased client. A stage play adaptation of the thriller has been running in London’s
West End since 1989.