PREVIEW: The Green Knight (15 TBC)

WHO’S IN IT?

Dev Patel (Lion), Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), Joel Edgerton (Boy Erased), Barry Keoghan (Calm with Horses), Ralph Ineson (The Witch), Sean Harris (The King), Kate Dickie (Red Road), Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Sarita Choudhury (Lady in the Water)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

David Lowery (The Old Man & The Gun), director, writer, producer, editor; Toby Halbrooks (A Ghost Story), Tim Headington (Hugo), James M. Johnston (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints) and Theresa Page (Light from Light) producers; Daniel Hart (Pete’s Dragon), composer; Andrew Droz Palermo (You’re Next), cinematographer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In medieval England, Sir Gawain (Patel) is the reckless and headstrong nephew of King Arthur (Harris). In order to prove his worth to his family and kingdom, Gawain embarks on a daring quest to confront the mysterious Green Knight (Ineson), a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men, during which he comes across numerous obstacles which both test and define his character…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Filmmaker David Lowery’s most ambitious project to date sees him tackling a timeless Arthurian legend with an all-star cast, including leading man Dev Patel, and some dazzling visuals.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE, AND STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

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