The Critic

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Ian McKellen as Jimmy Erskine
• Gemma Arterton as Nina Land
• Mark Strong as David Brooke
• Lesley Manville as Annabel Land
• Romola Garai as Cora Wyley
• Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley
• Alfred Enoch as Tom Tunner
• Nikesh Patel as Ferdy Harwood
• Jay Simpson as Slyfield
• Claire Skinner
• Rebecca Gethings

Storyline:

Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as a powerful London theater critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).

About Movie:

The Critic is a British period thriller directed by Anand Tucker and written by Patrick Marber, adapted from Anthony Quinn’s 2015 novel Curtain Call. The film features an ensemble cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai, and Lesley Manville.

Originally announced in November 2020 under the title Curtain Call, the film’s production was initially set for late 2021. In June 2022, the title was changed to The Critic, and filming commenced in London.

The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. It is slated for UK theatrical release on September 13, 2024.