British actor Harry Melling might all the time be Dudley Dursley to Harry Potter followers deep down, however he’s set to tackle one among his most severe roles but in a brand new queer romance movie.
The actor, who’s additionally been in The Queen’s Gambit and The Pale Blue Eyes, will play the romantic curiosity of Alexander Skarsgård in a brand new film referred to as Pillion.
Harry will play the Succession actor’s submissive in a narrative that’s already been described as a “enjoyable and filthy romance with coronary heart” (per Selection).
The movie will mark director Harry Lighton’s characteristic debut, who was nominated for a Bafta again in 2018 for his quick movie Wren Boys.
The screenplay, in the meantime, was developed with the BBC and is predicated on Adam Mars-Jones’ ebook Field Hill.
In accordance with an early synopsis, Pillion follows Colin (performed by Harry Melling) who’s a timid wallflower earlier than assembly Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the chief of a bike membership.
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Ray takes Colin on as his submissive and opens his eyes to a neighborhood of kinky, queer bikers. However as he turns into extra wrapped up in that world and Ray’s guidelines, Colin wonders if it’s the life he actually desires.
Factor Footage’ Emma Norton has already described the movie because the “good expression of [Harry Lighton’s] expertise, bravery and ambition”.
Cornerstone’s Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder added that the script is “equally compelling and stunning as it’s humorous and entertaining – and among the finest we’ve learn in years”.
Additionally on board is composer Oliver Coates, who labored on the music for Charlotte Wells’ acclaimed debut Aftersun starring Paul Mescal.
The movie is ready to start taking pictures within the UK this summer season earlier than launching at Cannes Movie Competition.
