Here’s your first looks at Benedict Cumberbatch in the brand new trailer for The Courier, only in theaters March 29.
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley, The Courier is a true-life spy thriller, the story of an unassuming British businessman Greville Wynne (Cumberbatch) recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history.
At the behest of the UK’s Mi-6 and a CIA operative (Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Ninidze) in an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The film is directed by Dominic Cooke and written by Tom O’Connor.
The filmmakers say there is more to the story.
Wynne’s mission was to make contact with a Soviet military intelligence colonel named Oleg Penkovsky. They strike up a significant friendship. “Penkovsky likes him and trusts him,” says Cumberbatch.
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley, The Courier is a true-life spy thriller, the story of an unassuming British businessman Greville Wynne (Cumberbatch) recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history.
At the behest of the UK’s Mi-6 and a CIA operative (Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Ninidze) in an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The film is directed by Dominic Cooke and written by Tom O’Connor.
The filmmakers say there is more to the story.
Wynne’s mission was to make contact with a Soviet military intelligence colonel named Oleg Penkovsky. They strike up a significant friendship. “Penkovsky likes him and trusts him,” says Cumberbatch.
- 1/27/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Doctor Strange and Sherlock Holmes actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, is to play the real-life cold war spy, Greville Wynne in FilmNation’s Ironbark.
On Chesil Beach’s Dominic Cooper is set to direct and executive produce alongside Cumberbatch. The pair are reuniting after working on the BBC drama series The Hollow Crown. The production is based on a script from The Hitman’s Bodyguard Tom O’Connor, who will also exec produce.
Also in the news – Classic BBC drama Tenko to premiere on True Entertainment channel this May
The tone of the film is said to be the same as tone to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Greville Wynne was an electrical engineer recruited to MI5 who became an intermediary for high-ranking Soviet spy Penkovsky who was engaged in selling arms and weapons secrets to British intelligence during the Cold War. The two men became pally but when their activities were revealed...
On Chesil Beach’s Dominic Cooper is set to direct and executive produce alongside Cumberbatch. The pair are reuniting after working on the BBC drama series The Hollow Crown. The production is based on a script from The Hitman’s Bodyguard Tom O’Connor, who will also exec produce.
Also in the news – Classic BBC drama Tenko to premiere on True Entertainment channel this May
The tone of the film is said to be the same as tone to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Greville Wynne was an electrical engineer recruited to MI5 who became an intermediary for high-ranking Soviet spy Penkovsky who was engaged in selling arms and weapons secrets to British intelligence during the Cold War. The two men became pally but when their activities were revealed...
- 5/8/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: Benedict Cumberbatch is set to play Cold War spy Greville Wynne in hot Cannes package Ironbark, I can reveal.
FilmNation will finance and handle international sales on the pic, which is based on the true story of the British businessman who helped the CIA penetrate the Soviet nuclear program during the Cold War. Wynne and his Russian source, Oleg Penkovsky (codenamed Ironbark), provided crucial intelligence that ended the Cuban Missile Crisis. UTA packaged, negotiated the deal with FilmNation and handles U.S.
On Chesil Beach helmer Dominic Cooke will direct and executive produce with Cumberbatch (the duo previously collaborated on BBC drama series The Hollow Crown). The project, which is reminiscent in tone to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, is based on a spec script by Tom O’Connor (The Hitman’s Bodyguard) who will also exec produce.
42’s Ben Pugh and Rory Aitken (Sand Castle) will produce alongside Adam Ackland (Patrick Melrose), SunnyMarch and FilmNation.
FilmNation will finance and handle international sales on the pic, which is based on the true story of the British businessman who helped the CIA penetrate the Soviet nuclear program during the Cold War. Wynne and his Russian source, Oleg Penkovsky (codenamed Ironbark), provided crucial intelligence that ended the Cuban Missile Crisis. UTA packaged, negotiated the deal with FilmNation and handles U.S.
On Chesil Beach helmer Dominic Cooke will direct and executive produce with Cumberbatch (the duo previously collaborated on BBC drama series The Hollow Crown). The project, which is reminiscent in tone to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, is based on a spec script by Tom O’Connor (The Hitman’s Bodyguard) who will also exec produce.
42’s Ben Pugh and Rory Aitken (Sand Castle) will produce alongside Adam Ackland (Patrick Melrose), SunnyMarch and FilmNation.
- 5/3/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Over the past four years, Scott Winn has shown his viewers that he has a sharp eye when it comes to cinematography. In the videos on his ScottDW YouTube channel, whether he's detailing Stormtrooper twerks, old man parkour, or motorcycle stunts, he offers up stunning visuals and precise camerawork. Lately, he's shown a preference toward colorful "dance battles," which regularly receive millions of views on his channel, and has also worked with other members of the online video community, including Lilly Singh. Here's our chat with him:
Tubefilter: How does it feel to have one million subscribers? What do you have to say to your fans?
Scott Winn: Man, it feels like a massive breath of fresh air. It's been a crazy four-year journey with lots of ups and downs, but there have been amazing fans that have been there from the beginning who keep me motivated and creating!
Tubefilter: How does it feel to have one million subscribers? What do you have to say to your fans?
Scott Winn: Man, it feels like a massive breath of fresh air. It's been a crazy four-year journey with lots of ups and downs, but there have been amazing fans that have been there from the beginning who keep me motivated and creating!
- 4/6/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Veteran production and below the line agent Cecilia Banck has joined Innovative Artists after a nine-year stint at Mirisch.
She brings with her clients such as cinematographers John C. Flinn III ("Gilmore Girls"), Dennis Hall ("Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"), Gordon Lonsdale ("Bones"), Stephen McNutt ("Battlestar Galactica"), and production designers Tony Cowley ("Dexter").
She brings with her clients such as cinematographers John C. Flinn III ("Gilmore Girls"), Dennis Hall ("Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"), Gordon Lonsdale ("Bones"), Stephen McNutt ("Battlestar Galactica"), and production designers Tony Cowley ("Dexter").
- 9/30/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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