Jay Roach's 'The Roses' Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman Opens August 29 from Searchlight Pictures

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 02:21 PM

Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for 'The Roses,' a new comedy film directed by Jay Roach and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The movie, set to premiere in theaters on August 29, is a reimagining of the 1989 black comedy 'The War of the Roses,' which was based on Warren Adler's novel. In 'The Roses,' Cumberbatch and Colman portray a seemingly perfect couple, Ivy and Theo, living on the California coast. Ivy is a chef whose career begins to eclipse that of her husband Theo, an architect. Both British expats, their marriage, initially filled with love and success, unravels as Theo's career declines while Ivy's ambitions soar, leading to a fierce competition and escalating resentments. The film also features a strong supporting cast including Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon, Ncuti Gatwa, Zoë Chao, Jamie Demetriou, Belinda Bromilow, and Sunita Mani. The screenplay is written by Tony McNamara, known for his work on 'Poor Things' and 'The Favourite.' The movie was filmed over a 40-day shoot in the UK. The trailer showcases the couple's journey from a loving relationship to a chaotic divorce battle, highlighting the comedic and dramatic talents of Cumberbatch and Colman.

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Matt Neglia

@NextBestPicture

Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer for #TheRoses #BenedictCumberbatch #OliviaColman #AndySamberg #AllisonJanney #KateMcKinnon #JayRoach #TonyMcNamara #Movies #Film #Cinema #FilmTwitter #FilmX #FilmTwt https://t.co/YW3BhuSTor

JoBlo.com

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A war is waged between Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in the trailer for The Roses https://t.co/a600rnsXe3 https://t.co/5rOdz1to32

Alex B.

@firstshowing

Cumberbatch & Colman in Relationship Comedy 'The Roses' Trailer https://t.co/bdzXPnsmgL via @searchlightpics #TheRoses #BenedictCumberbatch #OliviaColman #AndySamberg #AllisonJanney #TheWaroftheRoses