Stan & Ollie teaser: Exclusive look at Steve Coogan and John C Reilly's Laurel and Hardy​ biopic

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly introduce their Laurel and Hardy​ in an exclusive teaser for Stan & Ollie created for The Industry Trust’s Moments Worth Paying For campaign.

Stan & Ollie focuses primarily on Laurel and Hardy as they venture out on a variety hall tour of Britain, their golden era long behind them. Although they have the support of their wives, Lucille (Shirley Henderson) and Ida (Nina Arianda), their relationships are strained by the pressures of a hectic schedule.

Jon S. Baird – who previously worked on the HBO series Vinyl – directs the biopic, with Jeff Pope having penned the screenplay. Pope was previously Oscar-nominated for the screenplay for 2013’s Philomena, which starred Coogan alongside Judi Dench.

Pope has previously said he was keen to capture the “flaws and shortcomings” of the duo, adding: “I am aware of the huge responsibility of bringing their characters to life, but I have not treated the boys with kid gloves or looked at them through rose-coloured specs.”

Laurel and Hardy, full names Stan Laurel and Ollie Hardy, were featured in over 100 movies between 1921 and 1951, eventually leaving behind the big screen for the stage.

Entertainment One’s 'Stan & Ollie' comes to UK cinemas on January 11, 2019. For legal points of purchase visit FindAnyFilm.com.