Bela Bajaria Chief Content Officer at Netflix | Official website
Colin Farrell has been announced as the lead in Edward Berger's upcoming film, "The Ballad of a Small Player," set to be produced for Netflix. The movie, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne, will see Farrell take on the role of Lord Doyle. The plot revolves around a high-stakes gambler in Macau whose past and debts begin to catch up with him, leading him to cross paths with a mysterious figure who could potentially change his fate.
The film, which is set to be shot on location in Asia in Summer 2024, will mark the first project under Berger's creative partnership and global first-look film deal with Netflix through his Nine Hours company banner.
Speaking about the project, the logline states, "When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation." This intriguing premise sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging and compelling cinematic experience.
With a talented cast and crew on board, including director Edward Berger and writer Rowan Joffe, "The Ballad of a Small Player" is shaping up to be an exciting addition to Netflix's lineup of original content. Stay tuned for more updates as production on the film progresses.
"The Ballad of a Small Player will shoot on location in Asia in Summer 2024," confirming the exciting prospects that lie ahead for this upcoming Netflix project.
