Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming historical epicOutlaw King, which chronicles the story of Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine), a man who rose up as an outlaw hero in the face of Scotland’s oppressive occupation by Edward I of England (Stephen Dillane). The film hails fromHell or High WaterdirectorDavid Mackenzie, who himself is Scottish and who draws from past historical epics likeBraveheartto create a memorable, epic story of his own.
This trailer provides a nice look at the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to somewhat mixed reviews. After that experience, however, Mackenzie went back into the editing room andcut a whopping 20 minutes out of the movie, so I myself am curious to see this new cut having seen the film at TIFF. It’s an interesting story, and the cinematography byBarry Ackroyd(theBournemovies) is mighty impressive—the film’s opening scene is one long tracking shot that traverses various lighting scenarios.
Check out the newOutlaw Kingtrailer below,click hereto read Matt’s review of the TIFF cut, andclick here to watch Steve’s interviewwith Mackenzie, Pine, and other cast members. The film also starsFlorence Pugh,Aaron Taylor-Johnson,Billy Howle,Sam Spruell,Tony Curran, andJames Cosmo.Outlaw Kingwill be released on Netflix globally on November 9th.
Here’s the official synopsis forOutlaw King:
OUTLAW KING tells the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales. Filmed in Scotland, OUTLAW KING reunites director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) with star Chris Pine alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh and Billy Howle.
