Focus Features debuted the trailer for their upcoming British-American biographical drama, Victoria & Abdul.
Based on the book of same name by Shrabani Basu, and on the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Abdul Karim.
Victoria & Abdul Trailer
The film stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith (in his last film role), and Adeel Akhtar.
Synopsis:
“The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule.
He is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy.
As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity”
Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Lee Hall.
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Beeban Kidron and Tracey Seaward.
Victoria & Abdul is scheduled to hit limited theaters on September 22 and expands to more theaters on September 29, 2017.
