Will Smith has been drawing a lot of praise for his performance in the new drama, and now you can see more of why that might be with an exclusive look at the new trailer for Concussion.
Parkland director Peter Landesman adapted Jeanne Marie Laskas’ GQ article Game Brain and has called the shots on the movie. The piece followed Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist who made the crucial first discovery of concussive head trauma in a National Football League player and strove to bring awareness to the general public.
Landesman’s take has already been described as an NFL-centric The Insider, putting a human face on a story about a thorny issue and the commercial interests involved in making sure the news doesn’t spread too far. The new trailer explores more of Dr. Omalu’s particular style and quirks, and the stakes he faced on his quest to help the trust comes to light.
Backing Smith up in the effort is a stalwart cast that includes Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eddie Marsan, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Stephen Moyer, Luke Wilson and David Morse. Concussion is set for release in the US on December 25, before heading here on February 12.