Fox Searchlight has announced today that its upcoming biopicGoodbye Christopher Robinhas been given a November 10 release date, while unveiling the first four photos. It’s possible that the first trailer and poster may be coming any day, but until then, the studio has released the first look atDomhnall Gleesonas authorA.A. Milne,Margot Robbieas his wife Daphne andWill Tilstonas his young son, the real Christopher Robin. This biopic shows how the author’s family life helped inspired the iconicWinnie the Poohcharacter.
Goodbye Christopher Robingives a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin (Will Tilston), whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne (Margot Robbie), and his nanny Olive (Kelly Macdonald), Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books, the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
The supporting cast includesPhoebe Waller-Bridgeas Mary Brown,Geraldine Somervilleas Lady O,Alex Lawtheras the Older Christopher Robin,Stephen Campbell Mooreas Ernest,Nico Mirallegroas Cooper,Vicki Pepperdineas Betty,Richard McCabeas Rupert andShaun Dingwallas Alfred.Simon Curtis(My Week With Marilyn) directs this biopic from a screenplay byFrank Cottrell Bryce(The Railway Man) andSimon Vaughan(Ripper Street).Steve Christian(Belle) produces alongsideDamian Jones(The Iron Lady)
Fox Searchlight Pictureshas also handed out a November 10 release date for this upcoming biopic, which puts thisperiod dramaright in the midst of some stiff competition. The movie will go up against Paramount’s comedy sequelDaddy’s Home 2, along with 20th Century Fox’sRed Sparrowand Sony’s animated movieThe Star. One week earlier, Marvel will roll out its superhero sequelThor: Ragnarokon November 3, which has been garnering plenty of buzz following the debut of the first trailer. Also arriving on November 3 is STX’s comedy sequelA Bad Moms Christmasand Paramount’s crime comedySuburbicon, while Warner Bros.‘Justice Leagueand Lionsgate’sWonderboth arrive a week afterGoodbye Christopher Robin, on November 17.
While it most certainly won’t be ready in time to compete withGoodbye Christopher Robin, there is a similar project that Disney is developing as well. The studio is developing a live actionChristopher Robin movie, which hasMarc Forster(Finding Neverland) attached to direct. This project will follow the fictional Christopher Robin character as an adult, a businessman whose work always comes before his wife and daughter, whose life is turned upside down when Winnie the Pooh comes back into his life. It isn’t known when that film will be ready to hit theaters. Take a look at the first photos fromGoodbye Christopher Robin, in theaters November 10.
