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Following his acclaimed work on the "Ocean's Eleven" series and "Logan Lucky," Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh is set to deliver his latest heist/fraud-themed film, "The Christophers," this year. The first trailer and promotional poster (pictured below) were released today.
The screenplay for "The Christophers" was penned by Ed Solomon, who has frequently collaborated with Soderbergh on streaming projects such as "Full Circle," "No Sudden Move," and "Mosaic." The ensemble cast features James Corden, Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, and Jessica Gunning. The film is slated for a North American release on April 10.
Watch the first trailer below: ▼
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Plot Synopsis: Julian Sklar, portrayed by Ian McKellen, was once a dazzling star of London's pop art scene in the 1960s and 70s. However, he hasn't painted in decades and has been struggling financially for years. His two estranged children, played by James Corden and Jessica Gunning, desperate for an inheritance, hire art restorer and former forger Lori (Michaela Coel) to pose as a prospective assistant. Their objective is to gain access to eight unfinished paintings Julian has hidden deep in his warehouse. Lori's plan is to complete these works, return them to storage, and then "discover" them after Julian's death.