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Steve Coogan and Pathé settled a defamation lawsuit over their portrayal of Richard Taylor in the film 'The Lost King,' paying substantial damages and agreeing to add a disclaimer clarifying the fictional nature of Taylor's character, following claims that the portrayal was damaging and untrue.
The Lost King, a historical drama about the discovery of Richard III's remains in a parking lot in Leicester, England, in 2012, is now playing in over 750 theaters. The film follows amateur historian Philippa Langley's eight-year search for the monarch's remains and her subsequent efforts to have him re-buried with dignity. Langley, played by Sally Hawkins, is pleased with the film's portrayal of her story, including a plot device that inserts King Richard into the film at key moments.
The Lost King, starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, tells the story of Philippa Langley's journey to discover the remains of King Richard III, whose final resting place had been a matter of debate since his death in 1485. Langley becomes convinced that Richard III might not have been the villain he was made out to be and hopes to give him a proper burial. The film explores the tension between the exaltation of royal power and the ennobling of common individuals.