SevenOne on Board William & Kate Biopic

MUNICH: SevenOne International is to co-produce the Lifetime movie William & Kate, about the real-life romance of the royal couple, also picking up the worldwide distribution rights for the biopic outside of North America.

The HD production will be produced by Frank Konigsberg, who is currently working on the two-part Ben Hur mini-series for ABC. Mark Rosman (Ghost Whisperer) will direct. Nico Evers-Swindell (Edge of Darkness) stars as Prince William, while Ben Cross (Star Trek, Chariots of Fire) will play Prince Charles. The role of Kate Middleton is yet to be cast.

"The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton is the culmination of a romance that has touched hearts worldwide," said Jens Richter, the managing director of SevenOne International. "William & Kate tells the story of how these two young people overcame the many obstacles to their courtship and found lasting love. With this touching story in the hands of Frank Konigsberg, one of the best TV producers in the business, we are proud to offer this year’s most moving television event."

Konigsberg added, "Lifetime Movie and SevenOne International are strong partners and their backing will make it possible for us to produce a great television event. William & Kate is a movie about a story that has everything you need in a good script: love, glamor and insight into the secret world of the English royals."