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Matt Smith, Zosia Mamet cast in Mapplethorpe biopic

‘Doctor Who’ actor to star as title character

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9 years ago

January 26, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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Matt Smith, best known for playing “Doctor Who,” has been cast to play iconic gay photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, according to Deadline.

Zosia Mamet, from “Girls,” will play Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe’s best friend and lover. The film project, titled “Mapplethorpe,” chronicles the life of Mapplethorpe and includes his relationship with Patti Smith. No further details have been released.

Director Ondi Timoner is attached to the project. Timoner’s latest work was “Brand: A Second Coming,” a documentary about comedian Russell Brand that opened at SXSW last year.

Sirad Balducci and Eliza Dushku will also produce the film and the Mapplethorpe Foundation is backing the project. Production is set for summer.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

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Ts Madison entertains at the Black Pride Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at the Capital Hilton. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)