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The latest film from Papal-thriller expert Edward Berger takes on the high-highs and low-lows of big-stakes gambling in “Ballad of a Small Player.” Written by Rowan Joffe and based upon the 2014 novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne, “Ballad of a Small Player” focuses on Farrell’s Lord Doyle, a gambler laying low drinking and gambling his way to salvation. The film also stars Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings, and Tilda Swinton.

The film had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 29th, 2025. “Ballad of a Small Player” will be released by Netflix and in theaters October 15th, 2025.