Cooper to star in 'Summer in February'

LONDON -- Dominic Cooper will topline for each other-triangular drama "Summer time in Feb," that is skedded to begin lensing the following month.Thesp plays artist Alfred Munnings, who had been area of the bohemian Lamorna Group, located in Cornwall, England, at the outset of the twentieth century. Cooper formerly starred in "The Devil's Double," in addition to showing up in "My Week with Marilyn" and "Captain America: The Very First Avenger." He'll next topline in "Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter." Pic also features thesps Serta Stevens ("Downton Abbey"), Ophelia Lovibond ("Mr Popper's Penguins") and Hattie Morahan ("The Financial Institution Job"). Christopher Menaul ("Prime Suspect") helms from the script by Jonathan Cruz, who modified their own novel.Pic is created by Pippa Mix and Janette Day for CrossDay Prods., and Jeremy Cowdrey for Apart Films.CrossDay's credits include "My Left Feet," "The Area," "Home of Mirth," "Bloody Sunday," "Vanity Fair" and "Chalet Girl." Bob Benton and Serta Stevens professional produce. Contact Leo Barraclough at leo.barraclough@variety.com