Sartaj Singh
Jay Roach has rounded out the cast of his upcoming divorce drama with the addition of Hala Finley. The Cinemaholic can confirm that the actress has joined ‘The Roses‘ and will star alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The project’s cast also includes Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Jamie Demetriou, Ncuti Gatwa, Zoë Chao, Sunita Mani, and Belinda Bromilow. Tony McNamara wrote the screenplay based on Danny DeVito’s 1989 film ‘The War of the Roses,’ an adaptation of Warren Adler’s 1981 novel of the same name.
The plot follows a seemingly perfect couple, Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Colman), as their façade comes crashing down following a professional crisis. They appear to have everything, including smart kids, prosperous careers, and an enviable sex life. Yet, over the course of their marriage, resentment and competition have been building up to a boiling point. Their fragile act is shattered when Theo’s professional ambitions unravel, leading to a chain reaction of released frustrations resulting in heated discussions about divorce.
Finley will likely play Theo and Ivy’s daughter. She is a young actress who most recently starred as Echo in ‘Venom: The Last Dance.’ The performer is also recognized for portraying Emme Burns in CBS’ ‘Man with a Plan,’ starring Matt LeBlanc. You may have also seen her in Ben Affleck’s ‘Hypnotic’ as the 10-year-old Minnie Rourke, ‘Paradise Highway’ as Leila, and ‘Unplugging’ as Elizabeth. Finley is slated to appear in Disney+’s upcoming series ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.’
Cumberbatch’s latest performances include Vincent in Netflix’s ‘Eric,’ Henry Sugar in ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,’ and Benjamin in ‘The Book of Clarence.’ He is also part of the cast of Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ a dark film that centers on espionage and family betrayal. Cumberbatch will appear as Uncle Nubar alongside a star-studded cast that includes Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, and Bill Murray.
Roach is a four-time Primetime Emmy-winning filmmaker and producer. He is known for helming the biographical drama films ‘Bombshell,’ starring Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman, and Bryan Cranston’s ‘Trumbo.’ His credits also include the comedies ‘The Campaign’ and ‘Dinner for Schmucks.’
The original film, ‘The War of the Roses,’ was primarily shot in Los Angeles, whereas ‘The Roses’ is being filmed in England. The production team seems to be carrying out on-location shooting in southwest England, particularly in the resort town of Salcombe in Devon. Other films and shows shot in the ceremonial county include AMC’s ‘The Night Manager,’ ‘Edge of Tomorrow,’ ‘Dark Shadows,’ and ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.’
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