Laurie Davidson

Julianne Moore leads this story about Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th Century England moulded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. 

A young William Shakespeare must contend with rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous side-shows in this contemporary take on the playwriter's life set in 16th century London's punk-rock theater scene.

Ian McKellen plays a seasoned con artist looking to swindle a widow (Helen Mirren) he met online in this dramatic thriller.