An Early Look At OUTLAW KING From Director David Mackenzie Starring Chris Pine, Aaron Taylor-Johnson And Florence Pugh

OUTLAW KING

Chris Pine stars in David Mackenzie’s OUTLAW KING. Check out the new trailer below.

Robert the Bruce’s (Chris Pine) life is transformed from defeated noble to king to outlaw as he struggles to reclaim medieval Scotland from occupation. Ambushed and reduced to a handful of supporters, Robert
resolves himself to strike back against King Edward of England’s mighty army. Robert is among the Scottish nobles having to submit to the occupying English King, Edward (STEPHEN DILLANE). In a further move to ensure stability a marriage between Robert and Elizabeth de Burgh, (FLORENCE PUGH) the daughter of Edward’s ally, is arranged.

An uncomfortable peace is it seems the only way forward which Robert and his family reluctantly accept as he and the feisty Elizabeth get to know each other. But crippling taxes, relentless force, men and boys
being coerced under obligations of the feudal system to fight for King Edward feed rising rebellious emotions amongst the Scots. Key events trigger change: the death of the family patriarch Bruce Senior
(JAMES COSMO), news of the brutal demise of former rebel leader William Wallace, and finally the murder of Robert’s rival John Comyn (Callan Mulvey).

With the help of the Scottish Church – including Bishop Lamberton (PAUL BLAIR) – Robert resolves to become king and try to unify a divided country – many of whom do not want more war and are opposed to
him because of their own blood ties. After a swift coronation before word could reach the Church in Rome to result in ex-communication for his actions, Robert the Bruce, both king and outlaw, with his loyal
followers then face extreme challenges to secure the throne. With his brothers, (CHRIS FULTON, JACK GREENLESS, LORNE MCFADYEN) and brothers-in-arms including the fierce James Douglas and Angus
MacDonald, (AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON, TONY CURRAN), they not only have to rally support from the in-fighting Scottish nobles but also face the might of the English army led by the ruthless and ambitious
Prince of Wales (BILLY HOWLE) and the vicious Viceroy of Scotland Sir Aymer de Valence (SAM SPRUELL).

An unchivalrous surprise attack results in a devastating defeat at Methven followed by further battles with not only English forces but internecine attacks from rival Scots Lords – it seems an impossible mission but determination and local tactical intelligence result in a bloody triumph and make this one of the greatest comeback stories of history.

OUTLAW KING is the 10th feature film to be directed by award-winning Scottish director David Mackenzie whose body of work includes “Hell or High Water,” “Starred Up,” “Hallam Foe,” and “Young Adam.”
Mackenzie and long-time filmmaking partner Gillian Berrie produce via their Scottish Production company Sigma Films with the support of Anonymous Content. The film will launch globally on NETFLIX on November 9, 2018