Stephen Fry’s semi-autobiographical novel The Liar will soon be getting a big-screen adaptation, and its cast is shaping up to be amazing. Jeff Goldblum landed one of the key roles in this project, opposite Asa Butterfield.
The Liar is based on Fry’s debut novel of the same name, and it centers on the rollercoaster journey of Adrian Healey, whose life turns upside down during his time at Cambridge University. This is where he meets the mysterious professor Donald Trefusis, who will be portrayed by Goldblum, and Fry is as thrilled as we are to see him taking on this role.
“I hiccupped with delight when I heard that Jeff Goldblum had accepted the role of Donald Trefusis. That uniquely perfect mixture of authority, eccentricity, intelligence, humor, and charm is just what the character calls for … hurrah,” the author told Deadline.
Director and screenwriter Tony Hagger echoed his statement and said it’s a thrill to work with a genuine Hollywood legend who will bring the perfect kooky mystery to the role.
The Lair is not the only promising project that Goldblum currently has in store. He’s set to appear in the highly anticipated blockbusters Thor: Love and Thunder and Jurassic World: Dominion in 2022.
