Stephen Frears
- Director and executive producer
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Film review: The Lost King
Frustratingly, though, Frears is so blunt in his efforts to make this a populist underdog story in which she's sidelined in her own endeavour that he stacks the decks in Philippa's favour by turning virtually every academic expert she encounters into a snivelling, treacherous, elitist moustache-twirler.
Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 12th October 2022The Lost King review - Sally Hawkins saves Richard III dig drama
Stephen Frears, Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan turn the true story of how the infamous king's remains were found under a Leicester car park into an uneven comedy drama.
Mark Kermode, The Observer, 9th October 2022The Lost King, review
Steve Coogan's comedy about the discovery of King Richard III is no Philomena.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 7th October 2022The Lost King film review
A plucky outsider seeks to rectify a centuries-old libel in Stephen Frears's utterly English film.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 6th October 2022The Lost King review
Spearheaded by Hawkins's performance, and guided by the dexterity of Frears's craft, the The Lost King not only constructs an intriguing and understatedly bold character study but crystallises the latest historical evaluation of Richard III's reign.
Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 3rd October 2022The Lost King: On the red carpet with Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Stephen Frears
The Upcoming had the pleasure of chatting with the cast and creatives of The Lost King on the red carpet at the film's UK premiere. The lovely Hawkins explained the allure of playing Langley and telling her fascinating story.
Sarah Bradbury, The Upcoming, 30th September 2022Steve Coogan movie The Lost King begins filming
Production has started on The Lost King, a film starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. It focuses on the true story of how the bones of Richard III were found beneath a Leicester car park.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd April 2021Steve Coogan to star in Richard III film The Lost King
Steve Coogan will star in The Lost King, a movie about the discovery of Richard III's remains beneath a Leicester car park.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd September 2020High Fidelity at 20
Stephen Frears' smart adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel of stunted growth remains as compelling as ever with one of John Cusack's best performances.
Scott Tobias, The Guardian, 31st March 2020Emmy awards for BBC Two's State Of The Union
State Of The Union, the BBC Two comedy series starring Chris O'Dowd and Rosamund Pike, has won three awards at the Creative Arts Emmys.
British Comedy Guide, 16th September 2019