Directed by James Griffiths,
The Ballad of Wallis Island stars Tim Key as a newly
minted lottery winner who decides to use his fortune in an attempt to bring
his favourite singing duo (Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden) back together
for a private concert on the titular island.
Key and Basden wrote the script for the film, which also stars
Sian Clifford and Akemnji Ndifornyen.
The Ballad of Wallis Island is in UK/ROI cinemas from May
30th.
Check out the new trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
