“The Book Of Ruth” Has Cast Ruth Wilson & Matt Bomer

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Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer have been cast as the leads in The Book Of Ruth.

The Book Of Ruth is based on the true story of Ruth Coker Burks (Wilson), a single mother and devout Christain from Arkansas who becomes an activist and caregiver for people with AIDS in 1980s America after she learns about her handsome neighbor (Bomer) who’s life partner passed away from the disease.

Helming the film is a two-time Tony Award-nominated theater director, Michael Arden. The Book Of Ruth will be Arden’s feature film debut.

“It’s a great honor and privilege to tell this important story about the responsibility one human has to another, especially in a time of crisis. As a gay man, I feel that Ruth’s story of empathy in the face of great prejudice and adversary is one so needed in our modern time,” Arden said about the film.

The Book Of Ruth is scheduled to start filming this year.