‘The King’s Man’ to premiere in India on December 31

By PTI

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming directorial “The King’s Man” will debut in Indian theatres on December 31.

The much-awaited spy drama, which was delayed a number of instances as a result of coronavirus pandemic, might be launched by twentieth Century Studios.

“The King’s Man” is a prequel of Vaughn’s “Kingsman” spy comedy franchise, which relies on the comedian e book “The Secret Service” by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.

The franchise began with 2014’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and its 2017 sequel “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”.

Vaughn has directed the prequel film from a screenplay he wrote with Karl Gajdusek.

The plot synopsis, supplied by Disney-owned twentieth Century Studios, reads: “As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency.”

“The King’s Man” options an ensemble forged that features Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Bruhl, Djimon Hounsou and Charles Dance.