Apple Original Films has produced several excellent movies for its streaming service Apple TV Plus in recent years. The studio received positive reviews for their 2021 release of the coming-of-age dramedy CODA. Apple TV+’s ranks have been significantly boosted by Cooper Raiff’s Cha Cha Real Smooth and Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. It makes sense that they would go ahead with more original films to compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video after the commercial success of CODA and the projects above.
The plot of Raymond & Ray centers on two half-brothers who reunite at their father’s burial. They both suffered from his poor parenting, but they find some common ground during this burial, which allows them to start over despite their loss. The legacy of their tumultuous relationship with their demanding father would serve as the cornerstone for a string of connections, shocking family revelations, and challenging emotional diversions during the funeral, stretching these adult siblings in ways they never imagined imaginable. In the end, everyone involved receives closure that helps them heal.
Rodrigo Garcia, who oversaw Albert Nobbs and In Treatment, will manage Raymond & Ray. To learn all we currently know about Raymond & Ray, including the cast, release date, storyline, and filming information, check out this guide.
Raymond & Ray Release date
On September 12, 2022, Raymond & Ray’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. On October 14, 2022, the movie will open in a few US theatres, and on October 21, 2022, Apple TV+ will offer a streaming version.
The cast of Raymond & Ray
Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor will portray the two main characters. Raymond, who is still adjusting to the knowledge that his wife has left him, will be portrayed by McGregor. McGregor has won the BAFTA Britannia, the Primetime Emmy, and the Golden Globe. His portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith is his most recognizable role. He returned to the character for the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2022.
Ray, the other sibling who is a recovering addict and former musician, will be portrayed by Ethan Hawke. He has been dating casually and changing partners frequently, working the occasional construction job to make ends meet, until the passing of his father forces him to reflect. His portrayal of a Protestant preacher in Paul Schrader’s drama First Reformed, Troy Dyer in the Generation X film Reality Bites from 1994, and Jesse in Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy: Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight is just a few of Hawke’s best performances. Hawke played villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Moon Knight and the blockbuster summer horror film The Black Phone by Scott Derrickson.
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Kiera, the strict, blunt-speaking nurse who cares for Raymond and Ray‘s father in his final days, will be played by Oscar contender Sophie Okonedo. Tatiana Rusesabagina was Okonedo’s breakout character in the movie Hotel Rwanda. She also played Tulip Jones in Stormbreaker and Siuan Sanche in the 2021 television series The Wheel of Time, which you might recall.
The endearing Lucia, played by Maribel Verd, looks after Raymond and Ray’s father. In the wake of their father’s passing, she would wind up acting as the spark that would repair and bring the family back together. The Blind Sunflowers, Blancanieves, and Pan’s Labyrinth, a dark fantasy film from Guillermo del Toro, are among Verd’s filmography credits.
The plot of Raymond & Ray
What happens next is a story of sadness, family secrets, and the effects of dysfunctional parenting on the lives of two adult children after two long-estranged half-brothers reconnect to bury their father. As they attempt to make meaning of their father’s legacy, long-buried hurt, rage, and resentments bubble to the surface. They are left to deal with aspects of their lives they were unaware of and develop relationships they never imagined were conceivable. His passing has reopened old scars, and as if that weren’t awful enough. So, he left them with virtually nothing in the way of an inheritance. So, yet having the gall to make one onerous last demand that they must comply with.
They find it difficult to reconcile their memories of their father with the fact that everyone they see is raving about his charisma after the burial. So, everything that transpired in between. Their father’s ex-girlfriend Luca is at the center of this, trying to bring the family back together. Also, help them put the bad times behind them. This difficult emotional trip is filled with comedy and self-reflection that will hold the attention of detractors. The official synopsis is as follows:
Half-brothers Raymond and Ray are the subjects of the television show “Raymond & Ray,” who have endured a horrific father. He died, but somehow they both still have a sense of humor. So, his burial is a chance for them to start over. There is grave-digging, rage, anguish, foolishness, and perhaps even love.
Trailer
On September 29, 2022, Apple made the Raymond & Ray movie trailer available. The trailer for “Changes,” which features the songs “Changes” by Charles Bradley and “When They Fight They Fight” by The Generationals, promises a movie that will make us laugh along with its dark comedy but also leave us feeling moved.
FAQ
What is the plot of “Raymond & Ray” ?
Half-brothers Raymond and Ray try to avoid their horrible father’s shadow. The two of them take advantage of the chance to start over when they cross paths again during his funeral.
Who plays Raymond and Ray ?
Ewan McGregor portrays Raymond, Ray by Ethan Hawke, Lucia by Maribel Verd, Kiera by Sophie Okonedo, Simon by Maxim Swinton. Also, Vondie Curtis-Hall round out the cast.
Where can I find “Raymond & Ray” to watch ?
On October 14, 2022, the movie will open in a few US theatres. So, on October 21, 2022, Apple TV+ will offer a streaming version.
Is there a “Raymond & Ray” trailer available ?
You may see the trailer in the article right now.
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