The first trailer has droppedĀ for Colin Farrell's movie Winter's Tale. Based on the novel by Mark Helprin, Farrell stars as a thief who falls in love with a dying girl in the Big Apple in the 19th Century. But all is not as it seems as suddenly Farrell finds himself in the modern day, looking the exact same but with no memory of his previous life. Throw in a evil gangster boss, played by Russell Crowe and we have ourselves an intriguing plot. The film is all set for release on the 14th February 2014, how rosemantic!
The much talked about film has a great line up of actors attachedĀ Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, William Hurt, Jennifer Connelly, Matt Bomer,Will Smith and Jessica Brown Findlay, who played Sybil in Downton Abbey and is Colin's love interest. 'Winter's Tale' also introduces young newcomers Ripley Sobo and Mckayla Twiggs (both from Broadway's "Once"). The official synopsis for the film reads as, 'Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, 'Winter's Tale' is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil. The film marks the directorial debut of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ('A Beautiful Mind'), who also wrote the screenplay, based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Helprin.' You can check out the trailer below and let us know what you think?