“I just wanted to see your squeeze!” Icon Film has revealed the first trailer for the movie Frank & Percy, an adorable old age romance story from theater director Sean Mathias. This originally premiered on stage in West End as a play with the exact same cast and director. After that successful run, they shot this & made it into a heartwarming movie – premiering at the 2026 London Film Festival. Frank and Percy is a poignant & witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men. Ever seen a couple of old boys on a park bench and wondered what they are chatting about? We get to overhear Frank & Percy as they discuss the weather, then their dogs and then each other and much more. Will the widowed schoolteacher and the elder statesman dare to risk changing their lives or let sleeping dogs lie? Reprising their stage roles, Golden Globe & Tony Award winner, 6-time Laurence Olivier Award winner & Academy Award nom Ian McKellen stars alongside 3-time Laurence Olivier Award winner Roger Allam, in this heart-warming, hopeful and humorous big screen adaptation. Directed by the same director of the play, Sean Mathias, Frank and Percy is brought to life with this top notch supporting cast including Stephen Fry, Jessica Gunning, Joanna Lumley, Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Ncuti Gatwa, Hugh Skinner, and Rob Brydon. A must watch.
Here’s the first official trailer (+ poster) for Sean Mathias’ film Frank and Percy, direct from YouTube:
When Frank (Allam), a kind-hearted widower, and Percy (McKellen), a witty and flamboyant bachelor, cross paths while walking their beloved dogs on Hampstead Heath, a casual chat about the weather and bad hips slowly gives way to something deeper. As their friendship blossoms into an unexpected romance, they must decide whether to take a chance on love and find the courage to embrace a new beginning. Frank and Percy is directed by the British theater director / actor / filmmaker Sam Mathias, director of the films Bent and Hamlet previously, plus many stage productions. The screenplay is written by Martin Sherman. Adapted from the stage play Frank and Percy by Ben Weatherill – which premiered on West End in 2023. Produced by Naomi George, David Gilbery, John Gore. This is premiering at the 2026 London Film Festival this month. No final release date is set yet – stay tuned for more updates. Who wants to watch this?
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