David Farnor | On 24, Dec 2020

Hugh Bonneville is headed to Sky Cinema this February in To Olivia, a new biopic of Roald Dahl – and a new trailer gives us a first look at him in action as the beloved author.

The film, which co-stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Honour) as his wife, American actress Patricia Neal, is based on a true story. It’s 1962 and Roald Dahl, an eccentric, burgeoning children’s author and his wife, Patricia Neal, a glamorous Hollywood movie star, have retreated to the English countryside to bring up their expanding young family. Tragically, their lives are turned upside down by the devastating death of their daughter Olivia and as the couple struggle through the unimaginable loss, their shared grief becomes a source of redemption and strength which changes their lives forever.

The cast also includes Sam Heughan (Outlander), Geoffrey Palmer (Paddington) and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones). The film is directed by John Hay (Lost Christmas, There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble) and co-written by John Hay and David Logan.

It will be released in cinemas and on Sky Cinema in February 2021. Here’s the trailer:

 

First look: Hugh Bonneville is Roald Dahl in Sky Cinema’s To Olivia

12th November 2020

Hugh Bonneville will play Roald Dahl in To Olivia, Sky Cinema’s new original film, and a new image gives us a first look at him as the iconic author.

The film, which co-stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, Honour) as his wife, American actress Patricia Neal, is based on a true story. It’s 1962 and Roald Dahl, an eccentric, burgeoning children’s author and his wife, Patricia Neal, a glamorous Hollywood movie star, have retreated to the English countryside to bring up their expanding young family. Tragically, their lives are turned upside down by the devastating death of their daughter Olivia and as the couple struggle through the unimaginable loss, their shared grief becomes a source of redemption and strength which changes their lives forever.

The cast also includes Sam Heughan (Outlander), Geoffrey Palmer (Paddington) and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones). The film is directed by John Hay (Lost Christmas, There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble) and co-written by John Hay and David Logan. The film is produced by Donall McCusker (The Hurt Locker), Adrian Politowski (The Artist), Martin Metz (Mandy) and Nick Quested (Danger Close).

Sarah Wright, Director of Sky Cinema and Acquisitions at Sky UK & Ireland comments: “We are all familiar with the extraordinary Roald Dahl and Oscar-winning actor, Patricia Neal, but in To Olivia, audiences will discover the true story of the heartache and struggles the outwardly glamorous couple experienced prior to their immense success. I’m thrilled to be working with Atticus Films to bring this brand new British film exclusively to Sky Cinema.”

The film will be released in cinemas and on Sky Cinema in February 2021.

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