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‘The Critic’: watch Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton in new trailer

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Pip Ellwood-Hughes
By Pip Ellwood-Hughes

The trailer has been released for ‘The Critic' via True Brit Entertainment.

Based on Anthony Quinn’s novel ‘Curtain Call', ‘The Critic' is adapted by Academy Award nominee Patrick Marber (‘Closer', ‘Notes on a Scandal') and directed by Anand Tucker (‘Hilary & Jackie', ‘Shopgirl'). The film is produced by Jolyon Symonds for Fearless Minds and Bill Kenwright’s BK Studios. 

London, 1934. When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the cross hairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

‘The Critic' will be released in cinemas on 13th September 2024.

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip Ellwood-Hughes
Pip is the owner and Editor of Entertainment Focus, and the Managing Director of Piñata Media. With over 19 years of journalism experience, Pip has interviewed some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world. He is also a qualified digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience.
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