Colin Firth: 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen' Leading Man

Colin Firth has signed on to star in the upcoming feature, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, reports Deadline.

In the film, the 51-year-old English actor takes on the role of legendary playwright and actor Noel Coward.

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The story chronicles the two-week engagement and Noel’s relationship with his agent and the piano teacher.

Colin is currently shooting the flick, The Railway Man, which is also based on a true story and expected to hit theaters next year!