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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society had its World Premiere in London last night, with a red carpet walk for the stars and one of the first showings off the film.
So far, the film has been met with high praise from those who got to attend the event, though official reviews are yet to start being released. Deputy Gavin St Pier who was there on behalf of the island described it as funny and superb.
Representatives from the States and VisitGuernsey attended the event and got to be some of the first to see the film, including Deputy St Pier and Economic Development Deputies Charles Parkinson and Andrea Dudley Owen - they have so far reported good things about the picture.
Poignant. Funny. Simply superb. A must see. Truly an honour and pleasure to be at the world premiere. StudiocanalUK #GuernseyMovie https://t.co/ElS7XpGlgr
— Gavin St Pier (@gavinstpier) 9 April 2018
Thank you @StudiocanalUK for a great film launched with the fantastic world premiere @CurzonMayfair last night. Thanks too for all your support for @VisitGuernsey - and for all the Guernsey-related credits. You have done us proud! https://t.co/TfY81WChyL
— Gavin St Pier (@gavinstpier) 10 April 2018
National media were drawn to both the reunion of former Downton Abbey stars Lily Stars and Jessica Brown Findlay and James' dress, as the cast of the film starred on the carpet.
Attending the premier was James, who plays Juliet Ashton, Brown Findlay, Glen Powell, Michiel Huisman, co-author Annie Barrows and Mike Newell, the director.
Below: Lily James and Michiel Huisman (photo courtesy of StudioCanalUK)
The film is set to premiere to the public in cinemas on April 20, and there is also going to be a local black tie, red carpet premiere at Beau Sejour on Thursday 12 April, with many of the stars, including Lily James, set to attend in person.
She has been quoted as saying she is looking forward to the event and being able to visit the island.
There will then be a less formal event the following day.
Pictures: courtesy of StudioCanalUK and VisitGuernsey
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