Sir Roger Moore to return to the silver screen in leading role

Former James Bond Sir Roger Moore is to return to the big screen with his first leading role in a feature film for 13 years.

The master of eyebrow semaphore has agreed in principle to star in a sequel to Genevieve, the classic 1953 comedy starring Kenneth More and Kay Kendall - reports The Times (UK).

Sir Roger, 77, will play Lord Broadhurst, who takes part in the London to Brighton vintage car run. Susan Hampshire, of Monarch of the Glen, has been tentatively lined up as his wife.

“Funding is in its final stages,” says Beau Dare. the film’s screenwriter.

Thanks to `Kyvan` for the alert.

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