Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman Teaming for ‘Elsinore’ Film About Acclaimed ‘Chariots of Fire’ Actor Ian Charleson, for StudioCanal

‘Elsinore’ cast update: Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman cast as leads in film about Ian Charleson

The upcoming film 'Elsinore' casts Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman as leads, telling the inspiring true story of actor Ian Charleson, known for his role in 'Chariots of Fire'. Directed by Simon Stone, filming starts January 5, 2024 in the UK, highlighting Charleson's remarkable life and struggle as he prepared for his iconic Hamlet performance.

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman Teaming for ‘Elsinore’ Film About Acclaimed ‘Chariots of Fire’ Actor Ian Charleson, for StudioCanal

It’s a “Fleabag” reunion. Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman are set to star in “Elsinore,” based on the life of Scottish stage and screen star Ian Charleson. BAFTA nominee Simon Stone (“The Dig”) will direct from a script by Golden Globe nominee Stephen Beresford (“Pride”). The project was unveiled at Canal+ Group’s The Original+ showcase in Paris on Tuesday at the Olympia. “Elsinore” — from StudioCanal, LD Entertainment, Lucky Red and Magnolia…

Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman to Star in ‘Elsinore,’ About ‘Chariots of Fire’ Star Ian Charleson, for StudioCanal

Scott will play the Scottish actor and Colman his doctor in the movie written by Stephen Beresford and directed by Simon Stone for the studio, LD Entertainment, Lucky Red, and Magnolia Mae Films.

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman cast in Elsinore

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman are to lead the cast of Elsinore, a film about the late Chariots of Fire star Ian Charleson.

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman to lead Elsinore, biopic of Ian Charleson

Elsinore centres on a defining period in Ian Charleson’s life, when he played Hamlet at London’s National Theatre while quietly battling severe illness

NEWS: Andrew Scott & Olivia Coleman to star in ‘Elsinore’

The film based on the life of actor Ian Charleson is set to start filming on the 5th January 2026. (c)Chris Baker It has been announced that Olivia Coleman and Andrew Scott are set to star in the upcoming film Elsinore which is based on the life of Ian Charleson, written by BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Stephen Beresford (Pride). The film is set to be directed by Simon Stone and is focused on the time in Charleson’s life who faced incred…