In a thrilling reveal, Lionsgate has launched the action-packed trailer for Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film “The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare”, with the big screen debut scheduled for April 19. This high-octane action-comedy, drawing comparisons to iconic films like “Magnificent Seven” and “Inglourious Basterds”, is Ritchie’s latest foray into the war movie genre.
Produced by the legendary Jerry Bruckheimer, the film is a star-studded affair. Henry Cavill, acclaimed for his role as Superman, leads the cast which includes Eiza González (“Baby Driver”), Alan Ritchson (“Fast X,” “Reacher”), and Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Gentlemen”). The ensemble is further bolstered by talents such as Henrique Zaga (“Beyond The Universe”), Alex Pettyfer (“Magic Mike,” “The Butler”), Cary Elwes (“Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”), Hero Fiennes Tiffin (of the “After” franchise), Babs Olusanmokun (“Dune,” “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”), and Til Schweiger (“Inglourious Basterds,” “Atomic Blonde”).
At its core, the film narrates the astonishing yet true story of Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming’s clandestine WWII combat organization. This squad, renowned for its unorthodox warfare tactics, had a significant impact on World War II, effectively shaping the future of covert military operations.
The script, a collaborative masterpiece by Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson, Arash Amel, and Guy Ritchie himself, is adapted from the best-selling book by esteemed military historian Damien Lewis. The concept, initially a pitch by Tamasy and Johnson in 2015, was later brought to life by Bruckheimer and Paramount.
The film’s financing was arranged by Black Bear, with Lionsgate slated for its domestic release. The production lineup includes heavyweight names like Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Ivan Atkinson (Ritchie’s producing partner), and John Friedberg of Black Bear. The executive production team features Scott Lastaiti, Olga Filipuk, Damien Lewis, and the screenplay duo, Tamasy and Johnson.
“The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is set to offer audiences a riveting blend of humor, historical intrigue, and action. The movie not only marks another milestone in Guy Ritchie’s illustrious career but also promises to be a fresh and exciting take on war cinema, likely to appeal to a wide range of moviegoers.