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Ncuti Gatwa teams up with A-list celebs for a hilarious twist on the 1989 classic The War of the Roses!
Gallifrey’s finest, Ncuti Gatwa, isn’t just zooming through time and space anymore!
The dashing Doctor Who star has landed an out-of-this-world role in the upcoming film The Roses, a reboot of the 1989 cult classic divorce dramedy.
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And hold onto your TARDIS, because Gatwa will be sharing the screen with none other than Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Gatwa joins the stellar ensemble of The Roses, which promises to reimagine the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner classic.
Directed by the talented Jay Roach, with a script by the brilliant Tony McNamara, this modern take is sure to leave us in stitches while tugging at our heartstrings.
Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star as Ivy and Theo, a seemingly perfect couple whose marriage spirals into a bitter and comedic divorce battle.
But wait, there’s more! Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon and Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andy Samberg are also joining the party, ensuring the laughs come thick and fast.
Completing the cast are GLOW’s Sunita Mani, Love Life’s Zoë Chao, Stath Lets Flats’ Jamie Demetriou, and The Great’s Belinda Bromilow. Now that’s what we call an interstellar lineup!
Director Jay Roach admitted he had his doubts about remaking such an iconic film but was quickly won over by McNamara’s script.
"When Searchlight sent me Tony McNamara's script, I was skeptical, because I loved the original film," Roach confessed.
"But as a fan of Tony's darkly hilarious writing, and with Olivia and Benedict attached, I should have known it would go a new and wonderful direction. Adding in this phenomenal dream cast will make this relatable love-story/divorce story a wild cautionary tale."
Matthew Greenfield, President of Searchlight Pictures, echoed Roach’s excitement.
"We feel so fortunate to be working with this remarkable, wonderfully hilarious group of actors," Greenfield said.
"Jay has truly assembled an astounding cast to bring a modernistic impression and contemporary relevance to this reimagining."
Gatwa’s role in The Roses adds another feather to his already impressive cap. The actor has been wowing audiences as the newest Time Lord, bringing a fresh and dynamic energy to the beloved series.
Now, stepping into a dark comedy alongside acting royalty like Colman and Cumberbatch, Gatwa is set to dazzle us all once again.
With Colman’s knack for delivering both laughs and tears, and Cumberbatch’s ability to make even the most complex characters relatable, The Roses promises to be a wild ride through matrimonial mayhem.
And with Gatwa’s infectious charm, this film is set to be an absolute must-watch.
So, Whovians, mark your calendars and get ready for a divorce dramedy like no other.
The Roses is coming soon to a cinema near you, and it’s guaranteed to be a blockbuster hit!
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