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Damian has joined Ella Purnell (Fallout) and Nicholas Galitzine (The Idea of You) in the new film The Return of Stanley Atwell. Also joining the cast are Jess Alexander (The Beauty), Adrian Rawlins (Slow Horses), and Will Keen (The Crown).
According to Screen Daily, filming began in late March and was shot in the U.K. and Malta, which wrapped last week. An official release date has not been confirmed.
Written and directed by Brian Welsh, The Return of Stanley Atwell is based on an original story by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh, who also serves as executive producer.
Synopsis: Stanley Atwell, son and heir to Lord Atwell’s title and fortune, unexpectedly returns to the family estate after escaping from a decade of mysterious captivity, presumed dead. His reappearance disrupts sister Beatrice’s inheritance claim while friend Pamela exploits a dark family secret in a bid to seize control of the Atwell fortune. Lies unravel amid betrayal, backstabbing, and scandal.
Galitzine plays Stanley Atwell while Purnell plays Pamela.
Director Brian Welsh told Variety, “It’s been such a joy to have Damian Lewis on The Return of Stanley Atwell as Barnaby Towan. He brings humor, depth, and some big surprises to the role. Damian’s a real dream addition to this ensemble and we’re honored he wanted to come play.”
Added Liza Marshall, producer and founder of Hera Pictures: “Damian has an exceptional ability to balance sharp intelligence with emotional complexity – the perfect combination for the role of Barnaby, a character that is intriguingly complex, charming and sharp-edged.”
“Damian Lewis is an actor of immense range and gravitas; we feel incredibly privileged to have him,” said John Gore. “He brings a striking level of sophistication, tension, and emotional complexity to the character.”
The film is produced by Liza Marshall for Hera Pictures and John Gore for John Gore Studios. Protagonist Pictures is handling international sales, and WME Independent is co-repping US rights.