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Tom Hiddleston, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska Set for Only Lovers Left Alive Film

Tom Hiddleston
(© Tristan Fuge)
Tom Hiddleston
(© Tristan Fuge)

Theater veterans Tom Hiddleston and John Hurt will co-star with Tilda Swinton and Mia Wasikowska in Jim Jarmusch’s upcoming film, Only Lovers Left Alive, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The plotline centers around two vampires who have been in love for centuries.

Hiddleston’s stage credits include Ivanov at the Donmar and Cheek by Jowl’s Cymbeline. He can currently be seen on screen as Captain Nicholls in the film adaptation of War Horse.

Hurt has had a long stage career in England appearing in such plays as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Caretaker, and The Seagull. Earlier this season, he starred on the New York stage in a production of Krapp’s Last Tape at BAM. He is best known for his film work, including starring in the film version of The Elephant Man.