Hugh Bonneville is setting aside his role in the hit British drama series, Downton Abbey, for a more prestigious role in Netflix's latest film. The British actor stars in I Came By as a former judge with a sinister secret. Bonneville stars in the film alongside George MacKay, who plays the role of a young graffiti artist.
The movie is directed by BAFTA winner, Babak Anvari. He has also written the script for the movie together with Namsi Khan. Here's what we know about I Came By.
When Is I Came By Release Date?
Back in August 2021, it was reported that the cast and crew of I Came By are ready to film the movie. The film was shot in location in the UK and reportedly last two weeks. A month after filming, the movie entered post-production status.
The movie then came out in select cinemas in the UK on Friday, August 19th. A Netflix release followed on Wednesday, August 31st.
What Is I Came By Story About?
I Came By story is about a couple of graffiti artists who like to vandalize the homes of the wealthy and ruling class the country. Unfortunately, Toby (played by George MacKay) unknowingly breaks into the property of a renowned former High Court Judge named Sir Hector Blake (played by Hugh Bonneville).
Toby discovers Blake's secret that puts himself in grave danger, along with those closest to him.
Will There Be an I Came By 2?
As of this writing, there has not been any announcement made on whether a sequel for I Came By will be made. But with the way the movie ended, the producers of the show have made this a possibility.
Ultimately, the decision on making an I Came By 2 will depend on how well the viewers respond to the movie. Ever since it was released on the streaming platform, the film has already gained a good momentum and positive reviews.
If Netflix does decide to make an I Came By sequel, it's possible that it could get released by the end of 2023.
Who's Part of I Came By Cast?
One of the actors included in I Came By is Hugh Bonneville, who is best known for his role as Bernie in Notting Hill, Henry Brown in Paddington, and Robert Crawley in Downton Abbey.
Joining him in the list of I Came By cast are:
- George MacKay (as Toby)
- Hugh Bonneville (as former High Court Judge Sir Hector Blake)
- Percelle Ascott (as Jay)
- Kelly Macdonald
- Varada Sethu
Where to Watch I Came By Trailer?
Since I Came By has already been released in cinemas and on Netflix, you can find its trailer on YouTube. You can also watch it here:
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