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First look at The Burial

A new trailer has been released for The Burial, which is set to release October 6, 2023.

Jamie Foxx steps into the courtroom in the newest trailer for Prime Video's “The Burial.” The legal-themed drama-comedy, co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Jurnee Smollett, and Alan Ruck, is slated for a Sept. 11 debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Drawing inspiration from Jonathan Harr’s 1999 article in The New Yorker, "The Burial" chronicles the journey of personal injury attorney Willie E. Gary (portrayed by Foxx). He takes up the cause of funeral home proprietor Jeremiah Joseph O’Keefe (played by Jones) in his contractual conflict with the Loewen funeral establishment. With Gary by his side, O’Keefe challenges Raymond Loewen's (embodied by Bill Camp) firm, allowing viewers a peek into the shady underbelly of the funeral business and revealing facets of Gary's daring and unique past.

In a conversation with People, the movie's director Maggie Betts shared her thoughts on casting Foxx. “The actual Willie Gary is an enormous character, and Jamie was the perfect choice, given his exceptional talent and dynamism, to capture this intricate role.”

She expressed her delight at Foxx’s portrayal, stating, “His interpretation added a dimension of depth and sensitivity to the character that surpassed my expectations. As a filmmaker, this was a joy to witness.”

Betts went on to say, “The movie is both uplifting and motivational, promising to evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to introspection.”

“The Burial” is penned by Betts in collaboration with Doug Wright. The production team comprises Foxx, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Datari Turner, Jenette Kahn, Adam Richman, and Bobby Shriver. After its unveiling at TIFF, “The Burial” will screen in select cinemas from Oct. 6 and will be accessible on Prime Video starting Oct. 13.