On August 4, 2012, British novelist Bethan Roberts published what is probably her most controversial novel to date. It tells the bittersweet story of a love triangle as unconventional as it is painful for all involved. Almost a decade later, a film adaptation will hit the screens with an enviable cast and an extremely interesting production team. carry by title mypoliceman and surely it is the dramatic premiere and queer most anticipated of the fall.
What is it about mypoliceman?
Tom is a South Brighton policeman and he is gay. Fearing the looks and gossip of the time, he decides to lead a heterosexual life, which is why he is married to Marion, a local teacher. Everything seems to be going well between the couple until Tom meets Patrick, a museum curator who suddenly changes the couple’s lives forever.
Apparently there will be few changes between Roberts’ novel and its film adaptation. The film will be told from two points of view separated in time. The starting point is the 1990s where the characters meet and reminisce about their turbulent youth. Thus, most of the action takes place in the fifties, that is, in the memories of the characters.
the cast of mypoliceman
As you surely know, Harry Styles (dunkirk) is the protagonist of this cast, in what would be his fourth film, but his first star. The also singer will give life to the character of Tom Burgess during the youth version of him, while the actor Linus Roache (Batman starts), will be its adult counterpart.
The character’s wife is Marion Taylor, who will be played by Emma Corrin (The Crown) in its version of the fifties and by Gina McKee (Atonement, desire and sin) in its version of the nineties.
Actor Rupert Everett (My best friend’s Wedding) personifies Patrick Hazlewood, who sows discord between the couple. actor David Dawson (Peaky Blinders) is also Patrick for most of the footage and is the one who shares the scene with Styles and Corrin.
Who is the creative team of the film?
mypoliceman is directed by Michael Grandage, who is a specialist in everything on the London stage and winner of a Tony. However, to his credit he already has some films and the most remembered of them so far is genius of 2016.
The script adapted for the big screen is in charge of Ron Nyswaner, who was a screenwriter of the film. philadelphia. The also producer was already nominated for an Oscar Award and has also worked on the writing of several television series.
The photograph corresponds to Ben Davies, favorite of Marvel, who already worked with Styles in Eternals. The soundtrack was composed by Oscar winner Steven Price (Gravity).
When and where does it premiere? mypoliceman?
the premiere of mypoliceman will happen on November 4, 2022 through the platform Prime Video.
trailer of mypoliceman
Luis Angel H Mora My most stable relationship is with movies, parties and music. I love writing about cinema, meeting new people and sharing ideas. Idealistic in every way, I guess that’s my Aquarian Ascendant trait.