Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen Join Forces in 'The Christophers' Trailer

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel team up in an unexpected partnership in their new film, 'The Christophers.'

In the first trailer, McKellen, 86, plays Julian, a once-celebrated artist whose best days appear to be behind him. His children, played by Jessica Gunning and James Corden, secretly hire another painter, portrayed by Coel, 38, to finish a series of his well-known works.

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The film is directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ed Solomon. The title refers to the collection of paintings at the centre of the story. It does not take long for Coel's character to realise that she has been brought in to copy Julian's signature style and essentially forge his art.

Check Out the Official Trailer: 

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In one tense moment from the trailer, Julian questions her confidence and asks what makes her believe she can pull it off. She calmly replies that this challenge is where the real art lies.

McKellen has a packed schedule this year. He stars alongside Johnny Depp in 'Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,' set to hit theatres on 13th November, and will return as Magneto in 'Avengers: Doomsday,' arriving in theatres on 18th December.

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Coel is also staying busy, appearing with Anne Hathaway in 'Mother Mary,' which opens on 17th April.

After earning strong reviews at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, 'The Christophers' is set to arrive in theatres on 10th April.

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