MUMBAI: BBC Films is bringing the stars of BBC kids? show ?Horrible Histories? to the big screen in ?Bill?, a new comedy film about Shakespeare - or how Bill became William.

Shooting later this year in the UK, ?Bill? stars the six lead ?Horrible Histories? cast - Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond. All will play multiple roles in BILL, in the style of the Python films.

?Bill? tells the story of how hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his family and home to follow his dream. It?s a tale of murderous kings, spies, lost loves, and a plot to blow up Queen Elizabeth. Can one man prove the quill is mightier than the sword?

Rickard and Willbond said, "?Bill? is a comedy adventure for all the family. We?re playing with history, just as Shakespeare did, for the entertainment of the audience. And we like to think he?d be OK with it, apart from the bit where he?s dressed as a tomato."

BBC Films head Christine Langan said, "We?re thrilled that BBC Films is making the first film starring this team of incredibly talented and popular British comedy writers and performers. ?Horrible Histories? has been a terrific success and is hugely popular with both kids and their parents. BILL will be a film for all the family to enjoy with original British talent telling a very funny story about Shakespeare."