The Ballad Of Wallis Island: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming comedy film starring Carey Mulligan

The upcoming comedy film The Ballad of Wallis Island, starring Carey Mulligan, is scheduled to make its theatrical release on 28th March, 2025.

Directed by James Griffiths, who has previously directed short films and TV series including The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island (2007), Free Agents (2009), and Episodes (2011-2017), this time he comes with The Ballad of Wallis Island.

The film follows the plot of Charles, who organizes a private performance at Wallis Island where he invites his most liked musical artists, Herb McGwyer and Nell Mortimer, to perform. However, these two artists go way back.

However, let us explore further details about The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Cast details of The Ballad Of Wallis Island

Along with Carey Mulligan in the role of Nell Mortimer, The Ballad of Wallis Island has a brilliant cast of actors. We have Tim Key joining the cast as Charles and Tom Basden essaying the role of Herb McGwyer.

Along with them, we have actors including:

Akemnji Ndifornyen as Michael
Sian Clifford as Amanda
Steve Marsh as Peter
Luka Downie as Marcus
Kerrie Thomason as Marie
Arron Long as Tour Guide (uncredited)

When and where can we watch The Ballad Of Wallis Island?

The Ballad of Wallis Island shall make its theatrical release in the United States on 28th March, 2025. However, its screening shall be limited. In the United States, Focus Features is handling the film's distribution.

The Ballad of Wallis Island has been showcased this year at the Sundance Film Festival 2025, on 25th January, 2025. As per its official Instagram page, The Ballad of Wallis Island has been selected for the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival as well.

What do we know about its story?

In the story of The Ballad Of Wallis Island, Charles, who is an ardent fan of Herb McGwyer and Nell Mortimer, strives to get them together on an island to perform for him. However, the musical duo share a deep history as they have been romantically involved in the past, as well as collaborated together as artists.

Owing to Charles's incredible luck at the lottery, it enables him to invite these artists to perform. In the trailer, we witness a string of hilarious moments where we see a clumsy Charles and an equally uncomfortable McGwyer. The musician is surprised upon knowing that he shall be performing only for one person.

Adding more to McGwyer's miseries, his ex-partner Nell also arrives there, that too along with her present partner Michael. In the course of the trailer, we do witness warm, heartfelt moments between McGwyer and Nell, as they revisit their journey together as artists. There is a moment when Nell says to Herb McGwyer, "I miss our music.".

The trailer also gives a sense of the core themes the film touches upon, which could possibly be about the act of letting go, grief, and healing.

One of the funniest moments has to be the awkward scene between McGwyer and Charles, when McGwyer asks him to shut the door as he is about to change. Charles goes to shut the door, but he stays inside the room. Upon Herb clarifying it to him again, Charles utters,

"Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I am not really used to having guests"

Charles is not just a usual fan but is truly a devoted fan. He even holds one of McGwyer's guitars that he has found at an auction. Amidst all the hilarity, there is a deeper reasoning behind Charles' relentless efforts to make this event happen.

To witness what it actually means to him, one must experience the wholesome 'ballad' of countless emotions and stories in The Ballad of Wallis Island.