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Lena Headey Takes on a Starring Role in ‘Jacqueline Ess’

Lena Headey (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Game of ThronesLena Headey will star in the horror film Jacqueline Ess based on Clive Barker’s short story Jacqueline Ess: Her Will and Testament. Variety

Jovanka Vukovic and Christian Francis adapted Barker’s story of the screen, and Vukovic will make his directorial debut with the project.

“Lena Headey is a marvelous performer with an incredible presence,” said executive producer Clive Barker in a statement to Variety. “As far as I’m concerned, there is no better choice of actress for the role of Jacqueline. Her beauty and authority will carry the day.”

Jacqueline Ess, the story of a woman who can change people’s bodies, was part of Barker’s Books of Blood anthology.

This post was last modified on March 4, 2023 6:31 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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