Actor Josh Hartnett is taking a break from films to go back to the theatre stage in “Rain Man” which is being adapted from the Oscar award winning Hollywood film. Josh is set to play the character of Charlie Babbitt which was originally played by Tom Cruise from the 1988 film that co-starred Dustin Hoffman as Raymond Babbitt. The “Rain Man” theatre play will have British actor Adam Godley to star as Dustin’s autistic character Raymond. The stage version of “Rain Man” will be at the Apollo Theatre in London, England which the show will run from Aug. 20th through Dec. 20th.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117988367.html?categoryid=15&cs=1

At least this film isn’t being remade for the big screen. I loved the “Rain Man” film and always thought it would work for theatre. Sounds like an interesting play to see.

Kev