Netflix’s ‘The Ballad of a Small Player’: See what we know about Colin Farrell starrer film’s storyline and production
Colin Farrell is set to star in Edward Berger's upcoming feature film for Netflix, "The Ballad of a Small Player", a Deadline report said. The Oscar-nominated actor will play the lead role in this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne's novel, set to begin filming this summer in Asia.
Storyline
The film revolves around a high-stakes gambler in Macau, struggling with debts and a troubled past. He tries to maintain a low profile but finds a kindred spirit, leading to a series of events that challenge his life choices.
Production
Edward Berger, known for «All Quiet on the Western Front,» will direct the movie from a script by Rowan Joffe. Producers include Berger for Nine Hours, Mike Goodridge for Good Chaos, and Matthew James Wilkinson for Stigma Films.
Berger previously directed Netflix's «All Quiet on the Western Front,» which received nine Oscar nominations. His next film, «Concave,» featuring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, is set for a November release from Focus Features.
Farrell's Recent Projects
Farrell is currently starring in the Apple TV+ drama series «Sugar» and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in «The Banshees of Inisherin.» His future projects include the Max series «The Penguin» and a film with Margot Robbie titled «A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.»
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What is the storyline of 'The Ballad of a Small Player'?
The film follows a high-stakes gambler in Macau struggling with debts and his past, who meets a kindred spirit, leading to
