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Trailer For Emma Thompson And Emilia Clarke's 'Last Christmas' Has Got Us Feeling Festive AF

Joanna Freedman

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Trailer For Emma Thompson And Emilia Clarke's 'Last Christmas' Has Got Us Feeling Festive AF

Featured Image Credit: Universal Pictures

For many people across the country, Emma Thompson is a familiar face in the living room at Christmas time.

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Starring as Alan Rickman's heartbroken wife in Richard Curtis' classic Love Actually, the much-loved actress joins most of the nation over the festive period every year without fail.

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Now, she's solidifying herself even further as a Christmas staple as the trailer for her new festive film, Last Christmas, promises another cracker is on the way.

Starring alongside Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke - who plays Kate, the relatable female lead who works as an elf in her local department store - Emma takes on the role of Emilia's ageing mother.

Meanwhile Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding will emerge as Emilia's love interest Tom, and Fleabag's Sian Clifford plays her sister.

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Not only does Emma Thompson star in the film, but she also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Bryony Kimmings.

Credit: Universal Pictures
Credit: Universal Pictures

And the trailer is everything a magical, feel-good romcom should be, filmed in various festive spots across London, including Covent Garden's markets and Alexandra Palace ice rink.

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The movie shows Tom try and bring back a disenfranchised Kate's Christmas cheer, and draw out her true personality in the process.

Aspiring singer Kate's love of George Michael is a running theme throughout, and his music provides a heartwarming familiar soundtrack.

Meanwhile, it poignantly addresses homelessness - a cause famously close to the musician's heart.

George Michael
George Michael
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But that's not all for fans of the singer, as they will even get to hear an unreleased six minute song from the late Wham! Star at the end - from the album he was working on before he passed.

The movie, which has only just wrapped filming, was directed by Paul Feig - most famous for directing Bridesmaids and The Heat.

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Speaking to BBC News about George's link to the romcom, he said: "It's not a musical, but George's music affects the story.

Credit: Universal Pictures
Credit: Universal Pictures

"So it's a nice mix of being neither a jukebox movie nor straight up musical."

Last Christmas will be released on 15 November.

Topics: TV News, TV and Film, TV Entertainment

Joanna Freedman
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