Forman in Prague to direct musical at National Theatre

Milos Forman, the Czech-born film director famous for films like Amadeus, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The People vs. Larry Flynt, has arrived in the Czech capital to begin pre-production on a jazz musical titled "A Well-Paid Walk", written by Jiri Suchy and Jiri Slitr. The work will premiere in the second half of April. While in Prague Mr Forman will also take part in the local premiere of his new film "Goya's Ghosts" on January 31st. Invited guests will reportedly include actress Natalie Portman as well as screenwriter Jean-Claude Carriere.