Fox Searchlight have debuted the brand new trailer for the forthcoming real-life story Battle Of The Sexes, the tennis-themed drama that stars Steve Carell and Oscar-winner Emma Stone. Watch the new Battle Of The Sexes trailer below.
New Battle Of The Sexes trailer arrives online
New Battle Of The Sexes trailer: Steve Carell and Emma Stone lead the cast
In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s World #1 Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world.
As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. The fiercely private King was not only championing for equality, but also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, as her friendship with Marilyn Barnett (Andrea Riseborough) developed. And Riggs, one of the first self-made media-age celebrities, wrestled with his gambling demons, at the expense of his family and wife Priscilla (Elisabeth Shue). Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court, sparking discussions in bedrooms and boardrooms that continue to reverberate today.
Battle Of The Sexes also stars also stars Sarah Silverman (Masters of Sex), Bill Pullman (The Equalizer) and Golden Globe® nominee Alan Cumming (The Good Wife).
Fox Searchlight Pictures have announced that the film will arrive in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from October 20th, 2017, which is smack in the middle of awards season. So, does this bode well for the forthcoming movie? We’ll obviously let you know as soon as possible.
For now, check out that brand new Battle Of The Sexes trailer below.
