Peter Straughan, the talented screenwriter known for adapting Hilary Mantel's 'Wolf Hall,' is now turning his attention to a new project centered around William Shakespeare's first folio. Titled 'Folio,' the film will delve into the intriguing story of how Shakespeare's works were compiled and preserved for future generations.
Produced by Bonafide Films and Runaway Fridge Productions with the backing of Film4, 'Folio' will follow the journey of Shakespeare's former colleagues, actors John Heminges and Henry Condell. These two individuals played a crucial role in assembling the collection of Shakespeare's works seven years after his passing.
