Ewan McGregor to Play Mountaineer George Mallory in "Everest"

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is set to play famed British mountaineer George Mallory in the adventure thriller movie "Everest".

The movie arrives from "The Bourne Identity" and "Edge of Tomorrow" director Doug Liman and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Sheldon Turner.

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HanWay films will be introduced to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Virtual Market, with UTA handling the U.S.

"Everest", which also stars Sam Heughan and Mark Strong, is inspired by the novel "Paths of Glory" by bestselling English author Jeffrey Archer.

The movie is set in 1921 where Mount Everest remained to be the last great unconquered challenge on earth.

"Everest" will begin filming in the U.K. and Italy in January 2022, which is produced by Jennifer Klein and Liman.

The production also includes award-winning cinematographer Martin Ruhe, Oscar-winning composer and celebrated musician T Bone Burnett, and production designer Oliver Scholl.