Rachel Weisz is to play the lead role in the historical drama
James Miranda Barry, according to Production Weekly.
The story is set in 1814, and follows a woman of unknown origins graduating from Edinburgh Medical School disguised as a man. Dr. James Miranda Barry has the distinction of being the first woman doctor in the Western world. She then served in the British Military disguised as a male surgeon for fourty-five years. The scandal of her elaborate deception did not surface until her death.
Other stars lined up include Sean Bean, Sean Pertwee and Janet Suzman. Marleen Gorris is set to direct.