Ralph Fienneshas been the talk of the town lately thanks to his recent Oscar-nominated performance inConclave, but he also recently starred in another movie that’s become a hit on streaming. Fiennes can be seen playing the legendary Odysseus inThe Return, the R-rated adventure drama that tells the story of Odysseus’ return to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by those with desires to be king.The Returnrecently premiered on Paramount+, where it’s streaming as part of the Showtime extension plan, and it has made a swift run into the top 10, sitting at #4 at the time of writing. The film earned strong scores of 77% from both critics and audiences onRotten Tomatoes, and it grossed just over $2 million at the box office during an extremely limited theatrical run.
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The Returnis the perfect watch for fans who are excited to seeChristopher Nolan’s take onThe Odysseynext year. The film was written byJohn Collee,Edward Bond, andUberto Pasolini, the latter of whom also stepped behind the camera to direct. BeforeThe Return, Collee wrote the script forMonkey Man, the 2024 action film starringDev Patelthat he also used as an outlet for his directorial debut. Bond’s work onThe Returnwas his first in more than 20 years, and Pasolini most recently directedNowhere Special, the 2020 coming-of-age drama starringJames NortonandCarol Moore. He’s also known for his work onStill Life, the 2013 drama starringEddie Marsanas a council caseworker who looks for the relatives of those found dead and alone.
Ralph Fiennes Has a Big Project Coming This Summer
Fiennes is one of the names attached to star in28 Years Later, the legacy horror sequel fromAlex GarlandandDanny Boylethat’s coming to theaters on June 20. The film follows a group of survivors from the rage virus who live on a small island, but when one of the survivors ventures to the mainland, he discovers how the mutated virus has affected another part of the world.Aaron Taylor-Johnsonwill also star in the film, along withJodie ComerandJack O’Connell. Fiennes is also expected to reprise his role in the sequel,28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
The Returnstars Ralph Fiennes and was directed by Uberto Pasolini. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and watchThe ReturnonParamount+with the Showtime plan.
The Return
