British Comedy Guide

The Players

  • 2025 film

Comedy set in early Victorian New York, following the rivalry between an American and an English actor. Stars Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

  • This film project is currently in development

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Key details

Genre
Film
Released
2025
Stars
Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly
Writer
Jeff Pope
Director
Peter Cattaneo
Producers
Ben Cavey, Tim Cole, Josh Horsfield, Ben Pugh, Dave Bishop, Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope
Companies

The Players is set in 1847 New York, where Edwin Forrest holds the undisputed title as the country's top Shakespearian actor. Playing magnificently to a sold out, raucous crowd every night, Edwin is "The Star".

But when critically celebrated English actor William MacCready arrives from London to perform his sophisticated Hamlet, Edwin's title is thrown into jeopardy. Each man wants what the other has, and the rivalry between them starts a hilarious and unforgettable battle of egos.

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