Overview

Celebrated novelist Declan King has lost his focus and has been struggling to complete his latest novel since his wife left him. He’s sent by his exasperated literary agent on a book-signing tour to Europe, where it’s hoped he may find inspiration to write, but things soon take a surreal turn as characters from his previous books start coming to life all around him.

Cast

Matthew Modine, Liam Neeson, John Cleese

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What is "The Splendid Thing" about?

Celebrated novelist Declan King has lost his focus and has been struggling to complete his latest novel since his wife left him. He’s sent by his exasperated literary agent on a book-signing tour to Europe, where it’s hoped he may find inspiration to write, but things soon take a surreal turn as characters from his previous books start coming to life all around him.

Who stars in "The Splendid Thing"?

The cast includes Matthew Modine, Liam Neeson, John Cleese.