Stan & Ollie Biopic to Close London Film Festival
A new biopic titled Stan & Ollie, directed by Jon S. Baird and starring Steve Coogan as Stan Laurel and John C. Reilly as Oliver Hardy, will have its world premiere at the closing of the London Film Festival in late October 2018. The film focuses on the legendary comedy duo's 1953 theater tour across Great Britain, a period marked by aging and declining popularity, though their gags still delighted old and new fans.
Key facts
- Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are members of the most famous comedy duo in the world.
- In 1953, they embarked on a theater tour in Great Britain.
- The tour was disappointing despite continued fan enjoyment.
- The film Stan & Ollie is directed by Jon S. Baird.
- Steve Coogan plays Stan Laurel and John C. Reilly plays Oliver Hardy.
- The film will premiere at the closing of the London Film Festival.
- The premiere is scheduled for late October 2018.
- The article is written by Margherita Bordino.
Entities
Artists
- Stan Laurel
- Oliver Hardy
- Steve Coogan
- John C. Reilly
- Jon S. Baird
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- London Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Great Britain
- London