David Joins The St Trinian's Sequel


David Tennant has signed up for the latest St Trinian's film, St Trinian's II: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold, which began principal photography today.
David will play the villainous Pomfrey, who along with his sidekicks form the women-hating secret society known as AD1.
The cast also includes Rupert Everett, who will reprise his role as unconventional headmistress Camilla Fritton, Colin Firth, Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley, Jodie Whittaker, Juno Temple, Tamsin Egerton, Celia Imrie and Fenella Wollgar, alongside Sarah Harding, Ella Smith, Zawe Aston and Montserrat Lombard.
The 8 week shoot will take place at Ealing Studios and in and around London.

The film sees the girls embark on a rollercoaster-style treasure hunt for the legendary Fritton’s Gold, which sees them face the villainous Pomfrey.
It is being produced by Everett Nigel Green, James Spring, Paul Brett, Tim Smith and Chris Smith. It has been written by Nick Moorcroft and Piers Ashworth. Entertainment Film Distributors will handle the UK distribution rights. It is being made in association with the Aegis Film Fund and Prescience.

The film is currently scheduled for release on 18th December 2009.