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'Elsinore' Set for Fall Release After TIFF Premiere
28 Jul
Summary
- Film 'Elsinore' stars Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman.
- Focus Features acquired the film ahead of its festival debut.
- The movie is a true story about actor Ian Charleson.
A new film titled 'Elsinore,' featuring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman, is slated for a fall theatrical release after being acquired by Focus Features. The film is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with a limited release planned for November 20, expanding over the Thanksgiving holiday and into December.
Directed by Simon Stone, 'Elsinore' is based on the inspiring true story of actor Ian Charleson. Charleson, celebrated for his roles in 'Chariots of Fire' and on stage, faced his mortality with grace after being diagnosed with HIV in 1986 and passing away from AIDS in 1990 at age 40.
The film's script was penned by Stephen Beresford and boasts a notable cast including Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, and Juliet Stevenson. It is produced by Studiocanal, LD Entertainment, Lucky Red, and Magnolia Mae Films, with distribution handled by Focus Features in North America and Universal Pictures International in Latin America.
