# London Film Festival Opens With 'Elsinore' Screening

> Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' stars Andrew Scott in London Film Festival homecoming event.
- Title: London Film Festival Opens With 'Elsinore' Screening
- Summary: Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' stars Andrew Scott in London Film Festival homecoming event. Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' premieres at the 2026 London Film Festival…
- Keywords: london film festival, elsinore, simon stone, andrew scott, olivia colman, billie piper, johnny flynn, national theatre, ian charleson, aids, entertainment, culture
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/london-film-festival-elsinore-homecoming-screening-opening-1237147810
- Author: Zac Ntim,Nada Aboul Kheir
- Published: 2026-10-07T21:50:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: london film festival, elsinore, simon stone, andrew scott, olivia colman, billie piper, johnny flynn, national theatre, ian charleson, aids, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Simon Stone's 'Elsinore' premieres at the 2026 London Film Festival with Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and Johnny Flynn in attendance.