Ben Stiller in Talks To Star in Limited Series Adaptation of Three Identical Strangers Documentary
For the unversed, Three Identical Strangers is a documentary drama about identical triplets who become separated at birth and are adopted by three different families. Many years later when they finally reunite, it becomes a global sensation. But it also unveils an unimaginable secret that that has radical repercussions.
Hollywood star Ben Stiller is in final negotiations to play the lead roles in a limited series adaptation of the documentary Three Identical Strangers. A multi-decade family drama is inspired by the incredible true story of identical triplet brothers separated at birth. According to entertainment website Deadline, Stiller also executive produces the show. The project hails from Amy Lippman, Sony Pictures Television and its TriStar Television division as well as SK Global Entertainment. Ben Stiller Birthday: 3 Awesome Movies That The Comedy Actor Also Directed.
Lippman also serves as showrunner and executive producer on the series.
The story centres on Bobby Shafran, David Kellman and Eddy Galland, three complete strangers who inadvertently discover that they are identical triplets separated at birth. When the 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, it also sets a chain of extraordinary and disturbing events in motion. Russia Permanently Bans Actors Sean Penn, Ben Stiller and Other Celebs From Entering the Country After Their Pro Zelenskyy Stand.
Stiller is slated to play all three brothers as adults. This would mark one of Stiller's first major acting roles in years. He has made cameo appearances in films like Hubie Halloween and Bros. His last lead role was in the film The Meyerowitz Stories in 2017. The documentary Three Identical Strangers premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize for Documentary Storytelling.