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Film · Music Tuesday, 11 March 2003

Phoenix, Witherspoon for Cash film

Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon are to star in a biopic of country legend Johnny Cash.

'Walk the Line' has Phoenix playing the man in black with Witherspoon as his wife, June Carter.

The Hollywood Reporter says the film, directed by 'Girl, Interrupted' helmer James Mangold, will focus on Cash's early years as a performer.

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Production is set to begin in the Autumn.

Cash - biopic planned
Cash - biopic planned
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