An extract from ‘Vents Magazine’
Why Is There So Much Excitement About Freud’s Last Session?
Known for working with Hollywood royalty such as Jeremy Irons and Stephen Fry, Director Matt Brown shouldn’t be too daunted to work with Anthony Hopkins, whose life’s work encompasses many of the movie world’s most treasured motion pictures.
However, the hype surrounding Freud’s Last Session is not only down to its incredible leading man and talented director, but also its promise as a likely Oscars contender. Variety wasted no time in reporting that the movie is one to watch as the Academy Awards season draws closer.
Meanwhile, Deadline revealed that Sony Classics has already purchased distribution rights for the feature, which will also star The Crown actor and Emmy nominee Matthew Goode, who is set to take on the role of Lewis, providing just the kind of mighty co-presence that a revered actor like Hopkins requires!