Overview

• The London‑set drama debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and is seeking a distributor.
• Ian McKellen skipped the premiere on medical advice not to fly and appeared in a pre‑taped introduction.
• Critics highlight standout performances by McKellen and Michaela Coel in a near two‑hander about art, authorship and legacy.
• The story follows an aging painter whose estranged children enlist a forger to finish his valuable unfinished works, with several reviews noting weaker supporting turns and restrained visuals.
• Michaela Coel said she trained in art‑forgery and restoration techniques for the role, and trade coverage notes a year‑end release would mark Soderbergh’s third film of 2025 if acquired.