Hugh Jackmanis a father in turmoil inThe Son.
On Tuesday, Sony Classics released ateaser trailerfor the drama, which stars Jackman andLaura Dernand is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 7.
Jackman also shared the clip onInstagram, writing, “I’m honored to present #TheSon.”
In the follow-up to Florian Zeller’s 2021 filmThe Father, Jackman plays Peter, a father grappling with his past as his troubled teen son Nicholas (Zen McGrath) moves in two years after his divorce from ex-wife Kate (Dern).
At the beginning of the trailer, Peter opens his front door and franticly says, “You can’t just show up here with no warning. What’s the problem? Did something happen?” Kate responds, “Yes.”
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“Nicholas has come to live with me and he’s improving but he’s a little fragile,” Peter tells his father (Anthony Hopkins). “Is that why you came to see me? You’re blaming me for what happened?” his father replies.
The film reunitesHopkinswith Zeller after working together onThe Father. Hopkins won the Oscar forBest Actorfor his performance in the film while Zellerwon Best Adapted Screenplay.
Later in the trailer, Kate is still coming to terms with the new dynamic of her family, explaining, “Back then, there was so much joy in our family. I feel like a complete failure.”
The family crisis comes to head when Pete is offered a new job in Washington and tries to move forward. “I have the right to reinvent my life. It’s my life,” he says.
The Sonopens in limited release Nov. 11.
source: people.com
