The BFI London Film Festival has chosen Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman, as its opening-night film for this year’s edition. The Shakespeare drama is set to launch the festival on October 7, giving one of the event’s most anticipated home-grown titles a prominent first slot.
The film adds further star power with Luke Thompson and Joe Locke in the cast. Based on the early details, Elsinore is being positioned as a strongly local story for the London festival, underlining its home-town appeal as the event gets underway.
Andrew Scott’s involvement is likely to draw particular attention, with Olivia Colman’s co-starring role adding to the buzz around the project. The title and festival framing point to a Shakespeare-inspired work, making Elsinore one of the more distinctive high-profile selections on this year’s lineup.
With its mix of major British talent and a London opening-night showcase, Elsinore looks set to give the BFI London Film Festival a high-profile start. The announcement also places the film among the key titles to watch as the festival begins in October.
