Henry Golding showcases a gritty new role in World War II action-comedy “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”
A first look: The upcoming film, which released its first trailer this week, introduces viewers to a band of unconventional fighters led by Major Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill). Departing from his usual charming on-screen persona, Golding’s character is seen engaging in intense combat scenes in the trailer, including heavy machine gun warfare.
About the film: Set to hit theaters on April 19, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” delves into the true story of a covert organization assembled by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and James Bond creator Ian Fleming during World War II.
Based on the Damien Lewis book “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill’s Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops,” the film features a star-studded ensemble including Golding, Cavill, Eiza González, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Cary Elwes and Alex Pettyfer.
Reunion with Ritchie: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is directed by Guy Ritchie based on a script penned by a team including Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson and Arash Amel. Jerry Bruckheimer, Ivan Atkinson and Chad Oman produced the project.
Golding’s involvement marks his second collaboration with Ritchie after “The Gentlemen.” His ongoing projects include “The Old Guard 2,” “The Tiger’s Apprentice” and “Downtown Owl.”
