"The History Boys" premiered in London's National Theatre in 2004. The critically acclaimed play earned the Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Play, Best Director (Nicholas Hytner) and Best Actor (Richard Griffiths), as well as Evening Standard and Critics Circle Awards for Best Play.
Alan Bennett will adapt his play, with Nicholas Hytner set to direct. Filming is expected to begin on "The History Boys" in July, 2005 in the UK.
In a press release issued by Fox Searchlight producer Kevin Loader said, "Nicholas, Alan and we always thought the BBC was the right home for this project, and are delighted to be in partnership with them and DNA and Fox, whom we are confident will bring this wonderful piece to as large a worldwide audience as possible.
"The History Boys" Official Synopsis
"The History Boys" centers on an unruly class of bright, funny teenage boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a college degree. Bounced between their maverick English teacher (Richard Griffiths), a young and shrewd professor hired to up their test scores (Stephen Campbell Moore), a grossly out-numbered history teacher (Frances de la Tour), and a headmaster obsessed with results (Clive Merrison), the boys attempt to sift through it all to pass the daunting university admissions process. Their journey becomes as much about how education works, as it is about where education leads.
Source: Fox Searchlight
