A new comedy film playfully poking fun at historical dramas is coming out during the holidays. Called Fackham Hall (it’s a bit of a tongue-twister!), the movie is inspired by popular shows like Downton Abbey, but turns all the usual conventions of the genre on their head.
I’m so excited for this new British comedy coming out on December 12th! From what I’ve heard, it’s going to be hilariously outrageous – think witty jokes about upper-class life, but with a really cheeky, and sometimes even a little bit naughty, sense of humor. Expect some silly gags, maybe a few potty jokes, and definitely some clever wordplay… it sounds like exactly what I need for a good laugh!
Jim O’Hanlon, who directed Your Christmas or Mine?, brings us a story that begins with a wedding – a common starting point for historical dramas. Set in England in 1931, the Davenports of Fackham Hall are excited about the upcoming marriage of Rose (played by Thomasin McKenzie) and Archibald (Tom Felton).
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“I’m so happy she’s connected with the right cousin,” says Damian Lewis, who plays Lord Davenport.
Just when Davenport had a solid plan to rescue his family from financial trouble, a skilled and likable pickpocket named Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) starts working at their estate, throwing everything into chaos.
A new arrival begins a hidden love affair with the spirited Rose, potentially jeopardizing her marriage to Archibald.
The cast of Fackham Hall features Katherine Waterston as Lady Davenport, Lizzie Hopley as Phyllis Davenport, and Emma Laird as Poppy Davenport, all members of a troubled aristocratic family.
Jimmy Carr stars as the village vicar, who often makes mistakes when delivering his sermons, and Anna Maxwell Martin plays the role of the strict housekeeper.
British films consistently excel at two genres: historical dramas and comedies. Since we couldn’t create two separate movies, we decided to combine these genres into one, as Carr explained in a recent statement.
I’m a little concerned that pronouncing “Fackham Hall” with a fancy British accent could be misunderstood, but I hope it won’t cause any issues.
Director Jim O’Hanlon described Fackham Hall as a remarkably funny and clever period comedy. He said the script was so hilarious it made him laugh out loud, even while also making him genuinely invested in the central love story.
Fackham Hall is released in cinemas on 12 December.
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2025-11-13 21:19