A new war movie is underway, featuring a star-studded cast led by Stephen Fry. The upcoming film is based on an inspiring true story.
According to Deadline, Dominic Cooper, Stephen Fry, Rupert Everett, and Finn Cole are set to star in All In The Same Boat. The film recounts the true story of a British passenger ferry sent to the Falklands War in 1982. The comedy-drama blends the wartime setting with a heartfelt story.
The official synopsis of All In The Same Boat reads, “In 1982, the civilian ferry MV Norland and its crew are requisitioned to carry nearly 1,000 paratroopers to the Falklands War. The forced cohabitation in such close quarters is at first chaotic, especially for Wendy and Frankie, two flamboyant gay stewards who face hostility from the soldiers. But as the ship heads south, Wendy’s piano nights become the heart of the ship and slowly forge an unlikely bond between soldiers and crew.”
What else do we know about Stephen Fry’s new war movie?
Dominic Cooper, who previously appeared as young Howard Stark in several MCU projects, will play Frankie in All In The Same Boat. Stephen Fry is playing Captain Ellerby in the film. His previous credits include The Hobbit, Wilde, and The Sandman, among other notable projects. Additionally, Rupert Everett will play Commander Esplin-Jones, while Finn Cole will be paratrooper Trevor. Everett has starred in films such as My Best Friend’s Wedding and Shakespeare in Love. Cole is best known for playing Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders. One Piece star Taz Skylar will play Sergeant Major Mal Simpson, and I Swear’s Scott Ellis Watson will play Joe. The casting for the role of Wendy is still underway.
The film is co-written with Warren Fitzgerald and Tom Williams. It is based on real events chronicled in Fitzgerald’s book All in the Same Boat: The Untold Story of the British Ferry Crew Who Helped Win the Falklands War. Christopher Simon of New Sparta Productions is producing the film.
All In The Same Boat is written and directed by David Stoddart. The movie is scheduled to begin filming in summer 2027, the 45th anniversary of the Falklands War.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
