Fresh off its buzzy Sundance world premiere last month, “The Ballad Of Wallis Island‘ hits theaters in March. A good time, then, for Focus Features to debut a new trailer for the comedy, about an eccentric lottery winner who summons his favorite musicians to his remote island getaway for a reunion concert — just for him.
Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, and Tom Basden star in the film, which looks like quite the crowd-pleaser. Here’s an official synopsis for it, courtesy of Focus:
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden), back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Along with Mulligan, Basden, and Key, “The Ballad Of Wallis Island” also stars Sian Clifford and Akemnji Ndifornyen.
James Griffiths directs a script by Key and Basden for “The Ballad Of Wallis Island.” Rupert Majendie produces the film. Initially titled “One For The Money,” Griffiths’ film was retitled after Focus acquired its worldwide rights.
“The Ballad Of Wallis Island” had its world premiere at Sundance last month, where it received high praise from critics. Read The Playlist’s B+ review of the film here.
“The Ballad Of Wallace Island” hits theaters on March 28. Check out the new trailer for the comedy below.
