A multi-million pound budget is being sought for a new film exploring the lives of Haworth’s legendary literary sisters.

Yorkshire-based Clothworkers Films has revealed an estimated cost of £10 million for its planned biopic about the Bronte siblings – Charlotte, Emily and Anne.

The production company says the film will be the world’s first English language project of its kind, though it is not yet ready to announce which actors will play the lead roles. The film is due to be released on April 21, 2016.

Director David Anthony Thomas, himself a lifelong Bronte fan, said: “We’re looking forward to announcing the first cast members as soon as possible. Read more on: keighleynews