Burton, which will also star BAFTA winnerToby Jones(Mr Bates vs.
The Post Office) and Oscar nominee Lesley Manville (The Crown).
Burtonwith Marc Evans (Manhunt) directing from a script by Tom Bullough and Josh Hyams.
Harry Lawtey and Richard BurtonRalph Mecke/John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images
The film is being financed by BBC Wales and Ffilm Cymru Wales, in partnership with Creative Wales.
Independent Entertainment is also executive-producing the film.
Further financing partners are in talks.
Lawtey is represented by Hamilton Hodell, UTA and Goodman, Genow.
