Colin Farrell’S High-Stakes Game: ‘Ballad Of A Small Player’ Trailer Drops With Socal Vibes!

Trailer Alert: Colin Farrell Goes All-In for ‘Ballad of a Small Player’

Alright, LA fam, buckle up - the trailer for Colin Farrell’s latest flick, ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ just dropped, and it’s got that high-roller energy we live for on the West Coast. Directed by Edward Berger, the mastermind behind ‘Conclave,’ this psychological thriller takes us far from the Hollywood red carpet to the neon-lit casino floors of Macau. Farrell steps into the shoes of Lord Doyle, a man who’s basically living at the blackjack table, drowning in debts and bad decisions.

But here’s the twist - just when it looks like Doyle’s luck has run out, Fala Chen as Dao Ming, a casino employee with a heart of gold, swoops in to save the day. Meanwhile, the plot thickens with Tilda Swinton as Cynthia Blithe, a private investigator who’s got Doyle in her crosshairs, ready to unearth some dirty secrets from his past. Trust us, this trailer’s got more tension than a rush-hour drive on the 405.

Behind the Scenes: Berger’s Winning Streak Continues

Edward Berger isn’t just playing around - this SoCal-adored director is coming off hot projects like ‘Conclave’ and his Oscar-winning remake of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ in 2022. That flick snagged four Academy Awards, including Best International Feature, and set a BAFTA record with seven wins. Teaming up again with his go-to crew - think cinematographer James Friend and composer Volker Bertelmann - Berger’s bringing that A-list magic to ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ based on Lawrence Osborne’s novel with a screenplay by Rowan Joffe.

And let’s talk buzz - Berger’s ‘Conclave’ just nabbed a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Peter Straughan earlier this year. So, when we say this new project is one to watch, we mean it. It’s like catching the perfect wave in Malibu - rare and totally worth the hype.

Where and When to Catch the Drama

Mark your calendars, Hollywood peeps - ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is rolling into U.S. theaters on October 15, hitting the U.K. and Ireland on October 17, and landing on Netflix for your binge sesh on October 29. Before all that, it’s making the rounds at fall film fests like TIFF and the Zurich Film Festival, where Farrell’s getting the Golden Icon Award. Talk about a power move!

Netflix dropped the trailer on Instagram, and it’s already blowing up faster than a viral TikTok from Venice Beach. So, whether you’re catching it on the big screen or streaming with your crew, this thriller’s got all the makings of a must-watch. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as we get closer to release day!

“Colin Farrell’s intensity in this trailer is straight-up electric - it’s like watching a poker game where everyone’s bluffing, and I’m here for it!” - Local LA film critic