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Nicholas Hoult Cast As J.D. Salinger In Biopic "Rebel In The Rye"

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Mutant and War Boy Nicholas Hoult will be taking the lead role in upcoming biopic Rebel in the Rye, exploring the life of author J.D. Salinger who went on to write The Catcher in the Rye. The film is adapted from Kenneth Slawenski's biography J.D. Salinger: A Life.

The film will look to his youth and experiences in World War II on the front-lines, and his near constant rejection of submissions to the New Yorker and writers block. “'The Catcher in the Rye’ is a classic coming-of-age story which continues to make a significant impression six generations later,” said Alex Walton of Bloom. “The world has long been fascinated with J.D. Salinger, whom the talented Nicholas Hoult will bring to life in this enigmatic role.”

Hoult's most recent film credits include Mad Max: Fury Road, Kill Your Friends and X-Men: Days of Future Past.

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