20th Century Studios has released a new trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical drama The Last Duel. Set in the 14th Century, the film tells the story of France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) and Jacques LeGris (Adam Driver), two friends turned bitter rivals, and the bravery of Marguerite de Thibouville (Jodie Comer), who refused to stay silent following a vicious assault; watch it here…
The historical epic is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men, the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth. Based on actual events, the film unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield. Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and eloquence make him one of the most admired nobles in court. When Carrouges’ wife, Marguerite, is viciously assaulted by Le Gris, a charge he denies, she refuses to stay silent, stepping forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a grueling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God’s hands.
The Last Duel also stars Ben Affleck, Harriet Walter, Nathaniel Parker, Sam Hazeldine, Michael McElhatton, Alex Lawther, and Marton Csokas.
The Last Duel arrives in cinemas on October 15th.