Keira Knightley "Lear" Movie Canned

In a correspondence with Keira Knightley's agent today, Keira Web learned a few things about the upcoming schedule of the British actress.

First up she is no longer attached to Ruby Films' new adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Lear" as the entire project has been shelved.

A while back Knightley was attached to a film called "Tulip Fever", also by Ruby Films, that similarly got canned.

Also she will be playing the part of Lillian Palmer the actress in the currently filming "London Boulevard". Previous speculation had her linked to play Colin Farrell's love interest Aisling.

Finally, despite reports, Knightley is still NOT confirmed for the "My Fair Lady" remake.
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