Last month, exhibitors and fans were given the first glimpse at Sony Pictures' upcoming dramaBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walkat theCinemaConconvention in Las Vegas, ahead of its November 11 release date. For those who weren’t in attendance at the convention, the studio has released the first trailer for all to see, showcasing one soldier’s harrowing journey, both at home and fighting abroad. The trailer gives us our first look atJoe Alwyn, who makes his feature film debut in this adaptation.
DirectorAng Leebrings his extraordinary vision toBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomerJoe Alwyn) who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad - contrasting the realities of the war with America’s perceptions. The trailer debuted earlier today on theSony Pictures YouTubepage.
The young actor is surrounded by an all-starsupporting castincludingKristen Stewart,Chris Tucker,Garrett Hedlund,Vin DieselandSteve Martin.Ang Leeused new technology, shooting at an ultra-high frame rate for the first time in film history, to create an immersive digital experience helping him dramatize war in a way never seen before. The trailer is set to an orchestral version ofDavid Bowie’s classic songHeroes, which takes you to the front lines of the human spirit.
Ang LeedirectsBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walkfrom a screenplay byJean-Christophe Castelli, adapted fromBen Fountain’s critically-acclaimed novel of the same name.Marc Plattproduces alongsideStephen Cornwell,Rhodri ThomasandSimon Cornwell. It’s possible that this harrowing war drama could be an early front runner in the awards season race, but we’ll have to wait and see how audiences and critics alike respond to this movie.
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walkwill hit theaters onNovember 11, going up against Universal’s comedyAlmost Christmasand EuropaCorp’s thrillerShut In. The drama will be sandwiched between two highly-anticipated releases though, Marvel’sDoctor Strangeon November 4 and Warner Bros.‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themon November 18. In addition to the trailer, we also have the first photo fromBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, which you can check out below.
