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London Film Festival Opens With 'Elsinore' Screening
Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' stars Andrew Scott in London Film Festival homecoming event.
In brief
Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' stars Andrew Scott in London Film Festival homecoming event. Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' premieres at the 2026 London Film Festival with Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and Johnny Flynn in attendance. Originally reported by Deadline.
London Film Festival Opens
The 2026 BFI London Film Festival began with a homecoming screening of Simon Stone's 'Elsinore'.
Elsinore Stars Attend
Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and Johnny Flynn joined Simon Stone at the screening.
Full Cast Features
The film's wider cast includes Luke Thompson, David Dawson, Monica Dolan, and other actors.
True Story Behind Film
Written by Stephen Beresford, 'Elsinore' tells the moving true story of actor Ian Charleson's preparation to play Hamlet while seriously ill with AIDS.
Social Media Reaction
Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and the 'Elsinore' team received massive applause at the LFF event.
The takeaway
Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' premieres at the 2026 London Film Festival with Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and Johnny Flynn in attendance.
