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He’s the legendary actor who’s played a cannibal, a Norse god and a psychic doctor.
And now Anthony Hopkins is taking on another once-in-a-lifetime role – the former leader of the Catholic church, Pope Benedict, for a Netflix movie.
In character as the Supreme Pontiff, Sir Anthony donned white robes and a large gold crucifix around his neck on Friday.
In character: Sir Anthony donned white robes and a large gold crucifix around his neck on Friday
The 80-year-old was pictured getting out of a black Mercedes-Benz, while shooting the scene where Pope Benedict and Pope Francis meet or the first time.
Hopkins’s white locks were styled in the same way as the former leader of the Catholic Church.
The movie will tell the story of Pope Benedict’s election in 2005 following the passing of his predecessor John Paul II.
Dramatic moment: The 80-year-old was pictured getting out of a black Mercedes-Benz, while shooting the scene where Pope Benedict and Pope Francis meet or the first time
Role of a lifetime: The movie will tell the story of Pope Benedict’s election in 2005 following the passing of his predecessor John Paul II
Jonathan Pryce, known for his work in the likes of Game Of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean, takes on the role of Pope Francis.
According to Deadline Hollywood, who first reported the venture, the flick will also go on to detail ‘his subsequent resignation from the papacy.
‘That opened the door for Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Argentinian Cardinal who became the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas and the first Pope from outside Europe since the 8th Century.
Netflix drama: The project and its stars were announced in September of last year and began shooting in Argentina in November
‘The drama conveys his reluctance to take the top post in 2013. His humility and devotion to the poor has made him a galvanising force for tolerance and change.’
The project and its stars were announced in September of last year and began shooting in Argentina in November.
The film is being directed by Fernando Meirelles, while the script has been written by Anthony McCarten.
The Pope’s release date is yet to be confirmed.
Blockbuster: The film is being directed by Fernando Meirelles, while the script has been written by Anthony McCarten
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