Gary Oldman (Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movies) has always been known for his incredible work as an actor, and in his upcoming film The Darkest Hour alongside Cinderella’s Lily James, Oldman physically transforms into the iconic former British prime minister, Winston Churchill. I’m a big fan of Oldman’s work, but even I didn’t recognize him when I first saw the trailer for the film.
Here is the storyline of The Darkest Hour, according to the film’s IMDB page:
Within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history.
Watch the trailer here:
The Darkest Hour comes out in theaters in November 2017.
Did you recognize Gary Oldman at all at first look? Tell us what you think in the comments!
