The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Robert Aramayo has landed his next lead movie role in UK-set biopic I Swear.
Marking the first feature film in eight years for director Kirk Jones, I Swear tells the story of Tourette's Syndrome campaigner, John Davidson. Principal photography recently wrapped in Scotland (via Variety).
Aramayo will play Davidson in the film, which explores the campaigner's journey with Tourette's during his troubled teenage years and early adulthood.
Davidson was diagnosed with the condition at 15 years old in 1980s Britain, a time when Tourette's was misunderstood.
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"Targeted as insane by his peers, Davidson lives with a condition few have ever witnessed, as he attempts to live a 'normal' life against the odds," reads the official logline for the film.
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I Swear also stars Bridget Jones's Diary actor Shirley Henderson, Anne's Maxine Peake and Ozark's Peter Mullan, as well as individuals who live with Tourette's.
The film's production team have worked closely with the Tourette's community to effectively represent the condition on screen.
As well as directing, Jones also serves as a producer alongside Georgia Bayliff and Piers Tempest. The trio expressed their gratitude in a statement, saying: "It has been a pleasure and an honour to bring to life the story of John Davidson MBE.
"John lived with Tourette's at a time when it was misunderstood and he has spent his life trying to make sure those diagnosed today do not have to go through what he went through."
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They continued: "Robert Aramayo could not have prepared or committed any more to the role and delivers a breath-taking performance, spending months with John in Galashiels.
"The team were determined to serve the story and deliver a film that captured the humour, emotion and drama of living with Tourette's. This unique project has been a privilege to work on for all crew, cast and production."
Aramayo played Young Elrond in the first season of Rings of Power in 2022. The show's second season premiered on Prime Video on Thursday (August 29).
In our review, Digital Spy praised season two's "clearer character development and generally more concise storytelling".
I Swear doesn't have a release date yet. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is streaming on Prime Video, with new episodes premiering on Fridays.
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