StudioPOW and Trevor Beattie Films are thrilled to announce further casting for MIDAS MAN. Joining Jacob Fortune-Lloyd who will play the visionary music manager Brian Epstein is established British Actress Emily Watson (War Horse, Chernobyl, Too Close) who will play Epstein’s mother Malka "Queenie" Epstein, Eddie Marsan (V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes) will portray Brian’s father and successful businessman Harry, and rising star Omari Douglas (It's a Sin, Constellations) as Lonnie Trimble, Epstein’s ever-trusted confidant and friend.
MIDAS MAN is the first feature film to tell the true and extraordinary story of visionary music manager Brian Epstein. Affectionately known as "the fifth Beatle", Brian took the music industry by storm during the 1960s as he created a cultural explosion and creative revolution when he discovered a series of - what became - legendary artists, from The Beatles to Cilla Black and Gerry and The Pacemakers.
MIDAS MAN will be directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker JONAS ÅKERLUND (Polar, Lords of Chaos), and multiple-Grammy winning music director (PAUL MCCARTNEY, MADONNA, BEYONCE, LADY GAGA, U2, THE ROLLING STONES and OZZY OSBOURNE and many others).
Steeped both in music and film culture, Åkerlund is uniquely placed to bring this outstanding and human story to life. Åkerlund will also have creative input into the film’s iconic soundtrack.
