Maisie Smith is set to star in a theatre adaptation of a "gripping" Patricia Highsmith classic.
The former EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star has joined the cast of The Talented Mr Ripley opposite The Crown star Ed McVey as Tom Ripley.
Smith will be playing the role of Marge Sherwood, a character played by Gwyneth Paltrow in the 1999 movie adaptation by Anthony Minghella. More recently, Marge was played by Dakota Fanning in Netflix limited series Ripley, featuring Andrew Scott in the lead role.
The stage play will be the first-ever UK tour of Ripley, inspired by Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name.
2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the "iconic, gripping novel," the official announcement reads, teasing a "thrilling" production.
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The Talented Mr Ripley opens at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on 4 September, with an official opening night to be held on 10 September.
The tour runs until 22 November, with shows in Edinburgh, Birmingham and Bristol, among others.
Smith and McVey will play the roles until the end of 2025, with additional casting and 2026 dates to be announced in due course.
Smith is best known for playing the role of Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders on and off between 2008 and 2021.
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Smith returned to Walford for one episode in 2022 for Keegan's exit, which saw Keegan and Tiffany reunite and head back to Germany together.
The actor also starred on Strictly Ballroom: The Musical as Fran in 2022 following her appearance on Strictly in 2018 alongside Gorka Marquez.
The Talented Mr Ripley opens at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on 4 September. Tickets are available now.
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