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Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton Unveil 'Ballad of a Small Player'

10/10/2025

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Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton premiered their film, *Ballad of a Small Player*, at The Royal Festival Hall in London on October 9, 2025.
Colin Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a gambler in debt, while Tilda Swinton portrays private investigator Cynthia Blithe.
The film, based on Lawrence Osborne's novel, explores themes of gambling and identity.
It will be released in the US on October 15, 2025, and in the UK on October 17, 2025.
Early reactions to the trailer have been positive, with viewers calling it a "masterpiece."

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Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton premiered their film, *Ballad of a Small Player*, at The Royal Festival Hall in London on October 9, 2025.
Colin Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a gambler in debt, while Tilda Swinton portrays private investigator Cynthia Blithe.
The film, based on Lawrence Osborne's novel, explores themes of gambling and identity.
It will be released in the US on October 15, 2025, and in the UK on October 17, 2025.
Early reactions to the trailer have been positive, with viewers calling it a "masterpiece."