Add another blockbuster to Jamie’s repertoire, in the form of an HBO made for TV movie, and Jamie’s already impressive list of upcoming films for 2018.
My Dinner with Hervé is the true story of an unlikely friendship that develops between Hervé Villechaize (played by Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage) and Danny Tate (Dornan) after a long night of partying, just days before Villechaize commits suicide. Although sources are unconfirmed, it’s speculated that Dornan’s character is actually a portrayal of the films director, Sacha Gervasi, who did in fact conduct Villechaize’s last known interview.
The film has been in the making for more than a decade, while Dinklage signed on for the role more than two years ago. Written by Gervasi and based on a story by Sean Macaulay, the story will also be produced by Dinklage and Gervasi.
The plot is set in Los Angeles and will most likely film there from June through August 2017.
Hervé committed suicide in 1993 after complications he had long suffered by having normal-sized internal organs in comparison to his much smaller body. His most infamous role was that of Tattoo on Fantasy Island.
His ashes were sprinkled into the Pacific Ocean.
