See Joaquin Phoenix As Napoleon In First Trailer For Ridley Scott Movie
The Joker actor stars alongside The Crown's Vanessa Kirby in the upcoming historical drama
The trailer also highlights a handful of enormous battles that take place across land and sea. Near the end, Napoleon is seen springing a trap on his enemies in the winter, shooting cannonballs to break the ice to sink his foes. He also narrates over this action, saying: "I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do."
The official synopsis for Napoleon adds that the movie "captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed."
Napoleon will premiere in theaters November 22. Apple Studios and Columbia Pictures are behind the project, with the former reaching a deal with Scott in 2021.
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