‘The Roses’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s Marriage Goes to Hell in New Take on ‘The War of the Roses’

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The production company, Searchlight, has unveiled the initial preview for “The Roses,” an upcoming film featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman portraying a troubled marriage. This new adaptation is based on the 1989 dark comedy “The War of the Roses” and shares the same title as “The Roses.” The director and producer for this project is Jay Roach, with Tony McNamara penning the screenplay. Both movies are inspired by Warren Adler’s 1981 novel “The War of the Roses.

The movie focuses on Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch), who appear to be a harmonious California duo with thriving professions, wonderful children, and a strong bond. However, when Theo’s professional life starts to falter as Ivy’s aspirations soar, their idyllic existence unravels, revealing the underlying frustrations that simmer beneath the surface in this pair.

In addition to Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Belinda Bromilow, the cast of “The Roses” includes stars. This series is produced by Michelle Graham, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver, with Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch also involved in production. Alongside Cumberbatch, Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke serve as producing partners under the SunnyMarch banner.

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Apart from Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Belinda Bromilow, “The Roses” boasts an impressive cast. The series is produced by Michelle Graham, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver, with Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch also contributing to the production. Alongside Cumberbatch, Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke are the producing partners for SunnyMarch.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Cumberbatch explained that the movie tells a story of two individuals who initially had a deep love for each other, but later developed an equally intense hatred. The film seems to capture a reality many can relate to – the difficulty of expressing love towards those we care about deeply, and how easily things can go awry if we don’t take care to maintain and cultivate the relationships that matter most in our families.

1989 saw the screen adaptation of Adler’s novel by 20th Century Fox, directed by Danny DeVito. Not only did he co-write and star in the movie alongside Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, but his work also gained significant recognition with a BAFTA nomination and three Golden Globe nominations, one of which was for best comedy or musical. The film concluded tragically as the characters portrayed by Turner and Douglas experienced a tragic, disastrous fallout.

“The Roses” arrives in theaters on August 29. Watch the trailer below.

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2025-04-16 16:17