Get ready to see a whole new side of two British icons. In an exclusive sneak peek from the upcoming film Moss & Freud, Ellie Bamber transforms into supermodel Kate Moss, while Derek Jacobi brings painter Lucian Freud to life in a scene that's equal parts awkward and hilarious.
The clip, which ShowtimeSpot is thrilled to share, finds Moss and Freud dining at a restaurant. When Freud notices a fellow patron trying to snap a secret photo of the tabloid-famous model, he doesn't just ask him to stop—he hurls potatoes at the guy. Moss watches in shock, then amusement, as the elderly artist confronts the would-be paparazzo. It's a perfect snapshot of their unlikely bond.
Directed and written by James Lucas—who won an Oscar for his short film The Phone Call—Moss & Freud tells the true story of how two very different British legends came together in 2002. Moss, then one of the most photographed women in the world, agreed to pose for Freud, a notoriously press-shy painter and grandson of Sigmund Freud. Their collaboration produced a nude portrait that became one of the most talked-about artworks of the 20th century.
The film also stars Jasmine Blackborow as Freud's daughter, fashion designer Bella Freud; Tim Downie as artist David Dawson; and Will Tudor as curator Jefferson Hack. It's set to hit digital and video-on-demand on May 12 via Cineverse.
Bamber, known for her roles in Red, White & Royal Blue and The Serpent, fully commits to capturing Moss's iconic early-2000s runway energy. The clip includes a montage of Moss's fashion work, with Bamber recreating some of the model's most memorable moments.
For more exclusive first looks, check out our sneak peek of Kumail Nanjiani in 'Driver's Ed' and Steve Carell in 'Rooster' Season 1 finale.
Moss & Freud promises a fascinating look at an odd-couple friendship that defied expectations. With Bamber's transformation and Jacobi's gruff charm, this is one biopic you won't want to miss.
