Redmayne Is Hawking In "Theory"

Eddie Redmayne is in line to play physicist Stephen Hawking in the biopic "Theory Of Everything" says Deadline.

The film will focus on the relationship between the ALS -afflicted scientist Hawking and his wife. 

James Marsh ("Man on Wire") will direct the film using  Anthony McCarten's script.

Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce the pic,.

Production aims to begin in the early Fall.

Redmayne is currently filming the sci-fi film "Jupiter Ascending".