We all know that Joel Edgerton has been involved in co-writing The King with David for some time (check out our Film Page), but Variety is now exclusively reporting:

Joel Edgerton will star opposite “Call Me by Your Name’s” Timothee Chalamet in Netflix’s “The King.

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Based on Shakespeare’s plays “Henry IV” and “Henry V,” Chalamet portrays in the pic a young, disgraced prince who inherits the crown and must learn what it means to be a king, guided by his one true friend, Falstaff (Edgerton).”

Exciting news.  Click on the link above to read the full article.

Note:  Rumours surfaced that Robert Pattinson may be involved in this project, however, Justin Kroll has confirmed no involvement.