Empire of Light, which could be a major 2023 Oscars player, gets a trailer

Did the trailer for 2023's Best Picture Oscar winner just debut?

Searchlight Pictures has dropped our first look at Empire of Light, a new drama from the director of 1917 that could be a major player at next year's Academy Awards. Starring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth, the film is a romance that takes place around an old movie theater in the 1980s.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.