While many people are looking at “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things,” “Oppenheimer,” and “Barbie” as serious awards season contenders, there are other films that could sneak in with some surprising nominations. One of those films is the upcoming thriller, “Fair Play.”
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As seen in the trailer for “Fair Play,” the film follows the story of two co-workers who begin an illicit relationship behind-the-scenes. Everything is going well for them until a new position opens up and the two lovers have to fight each other over the chance to find success, deciding if ambition can overtake their relationship.
The film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan, Rich Sommer, and Sebastian De Souza. “Fair Play” is written and directed by Chloe Domont, in her feature film debut.
“Fair Play” is getting a short run in theaters beginning on September 29 before it hits Netflix on October 6. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, once supportive exchanges between lovers Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) begin to sour into something more sinister. As the power dynamics irrevocably shift in their relationship, the couple must face the true price of success and the unnerving limits of ambition. In her feature debut, writer-director Chloe Domont weaves a taut relationship thriller, staring down the destructive gender dynamics that pit partners against each other in a world that is transforming faster than the rules can keep up