Maisie Williams, Freddie Highmore

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Maisie Williams, Freddie Highmore

Maisie Williams and Freddie Highmore are set to star in Tim Kirkby’s Sinner V. Saints with London-based WestEnd Films launching international sales in Cannes.

The comedy is set to begin shooting in the US and UK next year.

It is based on the true story of former beauty queen Joyce Mckinney who made headlines after she kidnapped a Mormon missionary in an attempt to stop the church from stealing away her sexual obsession.

Mark Williams and Andriana Williams, head of Zero Gravity’s Inspire Division, are producing.

Jill Hoppe adapted the screenplay from Anthony Delano’s novel.

Kirkby’s previous credits include Fleabag, Waldo, Veep and The Pentaverate.