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Colin Farrell Explores Addiction in 'Ballad of a Small Player'

9/25/2025

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Colin Farrell discusses his role as gambling addict Lord Doyle in Ballad of a Small Player at San Sebastián Film Festival.
He says one doesn't need to be an addict to portray one, noting Doyle's internal struggles.
The film, adapted from Lawrence Osborne's novel, follows Doyle in Macau facing debts; opens in theaters October 15 and on Netflix October 29.

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Colin Farrell discusses his role as gambling addict Lord Doyle in Ballad of a Small Player at San Sebastián Film Festival.
He says one doesn't need to be an addict to portray one, noting Doyle's internal struggles.
The film, adapted from Lawrence Osborne's novel, follows Doyle in Macau facing debts; opens in theaters October 15 and on Netflix October 29.