WHAT IF (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks), Megan Park (Charlie Bartlett), Adam Driver (Inside Llewyn Davis), Mackenzie Davis (That Awkward Moment), Rafe Spall (Life of Pi), Jemima Rooper (One Chance), Jordan Hayes (House at the End of the Street), Meghan Heffern (Chloe), Jonathan Cherry (Final Destination 2), Tommie-Amber Pirie (The Trotsky), Adam Fergus (Inside I’m Dancing), Lucius Hoyos (The Colony), Rebecca Northan (Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium), Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Michael Dowse (It’s All Gone Pete Tong), director; Elan Mastai (Alone in the Dark), writer; David Gross (Goon), Macdara Kelleher (The Runway), André Rouleau (Delivery Man) and Marc Stephenson (On The Corner), producers; A.C. Newman (Male Fantasy), composer; Rogier Stoffers (School of Rock), cinematographer; Yvann Thibaudeau (Starbuck), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Wallace (Radcliffe), a medical school dropout, has been hurt by too many failed relationships so decides to put his love life firmly on hold. Of course, it’s only then that he meets Chantry (Kazan), an animator who lives with her long-term boyfriend Ben (Spall), and forms an instant connection with her. As their friendship grows, Wallace and Chantry find themselves considering what they’re best as: lovers or best friends…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

A romantic-comedy that relies on clever wit and the winning chemistry of its two leads, What If also shows a more romantic side to leading man Daniel Radcliffe that may not have been as apparent to his legion of Harry Potter fans before.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

WEDNESDAY 20TH AUGUST 2014

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