Jonathan Bailey and Bill Nighy to star in real-life romance 'Insomniac City'

Jonathan Bailey and Bill Nighy are teaming up for a new film based on a true love story. Variety reports the actors will lead 'Insomniac City,' a feature directed by Dominic Cooke.

The movie is an adaptation of Bill Hayes's 2017 memoir. It follows Hayes, played by Bailey, as he moves to New York City after a tragic loss. There, he unexpectedly falls for the celebrated neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, who will be portrayed by Nighy.

The project is described as an intimate portrait of grief, hope, and finding love in a vibrant New York setting. It chronicles the real-life romance that developed between Hayes and Sacks in the neurologist's final years.

The screenplay was co-written by Hayes and director Dominic Cooke. Producers include Troy Lum and Andrew Mason for Brouhaha Entertainment, the company behind the upcoming film 'Elsinore.'

Altitude is handling worldwide sales and will pitch the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.