Photography Alasdair McLellan, Styling Alister MackieFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsHarry Styles set to star in adaptation of queer love story My PolicemanThe actor/musician is in final negotiations to star across from Lily James in the film version of Bethan Roberts’ novelShareLink copied ✔️September 18, 2020September 18, 2020TextThom Waite Just last week it was announced that Harry Styles will be replacing Shia LaBeouf in Olivia Wilde’s upcoming Don’t Worry, Darling, a psychological thriller set in the California of the 1950s. In case that isn’t enough Harry-Styles-in-the-1950s content for you though (and let’s be real, can you ever get enough?) the musician-slash-actor is now in final negotiations to star in an adaptation of My Policeman, based on Bethan Roberts’ 2012 novel of the same name. As reported by Collider, Lily James – of Baby Driver and Little Woods – is also slated to star as the female lead in the queer love story. Specifically, the story revolves around a love triangle between a museum curator named Patrick, a policeman (obviously) named Tom, and Marion, the schoolteacher Tom’s married to. Though Tom is in love with Patrick, the setting – Brighton in the 1950s – means it’s too dangerous to share their love publicly, and things come to a head when one of his two lovers can’t take “sharing” him any more. The male co-star of Styles and James is yet to be cast in the Amazon Studios production, which is expected to begin next summer. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREEveryone needs to calm down about Timothée ChalametNorthern roles should go to northern actorsLVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesDazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy