A new book adaptation will bring a classic story into the modern world.Lionsgatehas launched a new trailer forYoung Werner, their upcoming movie written and directed byJosé Lourenço. The project will be a new spin onThe Sorrows of Young WertherbyJohann Wolfgang Goethe. Even though this narrative has been around for centuries, Lourenço’s take on the young man’s love life will bring laughter and surprises to audiences thanks to the modern setting of the story. And it all begins with a young man trying to make the best out of an unpredictable trip.
The trailer forYoung Wertheropens up by introducing the protagonist ofd the story, who will be played byDouglas Booth. The actor who recently appeared inThat Dirty Black BagandUnwelcomesteps into the shoes of a young man who falls in love with the charming Charlotte (Alison Pill). The only problem with the entire affair is that the woman is actually engaged to the character played byPatrick J. Adams. With nowhere left to go, Werner will attempt to do the impossible to make Charlotte see that he’s the best option for her future.
Young Wertherwill also immediately become the biggest project in José Lourenço’s career. The filmmaker had previously worked on a wide variety of short films.Young Wertherpremiered during this year’s edition of theToronto International Film Festival. After members of the press and other artists got the opportunity to witness the protagonist’s unconventional love story, audiences will get the opportunity to catch the movie in theaters on December 3. And that won’t be the only way for viewers to catch the title.Young Wertherwill also be launched on demand on the same day.
The Charismatic Cast of ‘Young Werther’
The cast ofYoung Wertherhas gained plenty of experience with other projects, which is why the adaptation should be easy to sell, even if the writer and filmmaker behind it is still gaining momentum. Patrick J. Adams became a star thanks to his work as Mike Ross inSuits, the massively popular legal drama that aired on theUSA Network. And more than a decade before she portrayed Charlotte inYoung Werther, Alison Pill stepped into the shoes of Kim Pine inScott Pilgrim vs. The World, the explosive romantic comedy directed byEdgar Wright.
you may check out the trailer forYoung Wertherbelow, before the movie premieres in theaters on December 13:
