Stan & Ollie gets new trailer ahead of world premiere at London Film Festival

They're entertainment darlings and international treasures, it’s some kind of wonder that a Laurel & Hardy biopic still hadn’t graced the silver screen until now. But all good things come to those who wait, as it’s just been announced that Stan & Ollie will see its world premiere as the Closing Night gala for the 62nd BFI London Film Festival later this year.

Offering an introduction to the BFI’s Comedy Genius season coming this autumn, the film retells the true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act as they embark on their final tour together. Steve Coogan (The Trip) and John C. Reilly (Step Brothers) will play Stan and Ollie, respectively. Director Jon S. Baird says: 'I’m really proud to be able to give the film its world premiere in London; a city that’s so dear to myself and I know was to Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy'.

Stan & Ollie will premiere on 21 October at the Cineworld, Leicester Square. The event will be attended by Coogan, Reilly as well as director Baird and BAFTA award-winning writer Jeff Pope, producer Faye Ward and cast members. The film will be released on 11 January 2019, and you can finally watch the official trailer right now.