Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn promoted Finding Emily at an early Manchester screening, ahead of U.K. and U.S. releases, with a trailer and soundtrack updates.
Fresh buzz is already building for Finding Emily. and it starts with a room full of moviegoers in Manchester getting a look before the rest of the world.. Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn were on hand at an advance screening this week. bringing early energy to a film that’s now set to roll out across the U.K.. first—then the U.S.
The lead actors attended the event on Tuesday, May 12, at HOME Cinema in Manchester, England. While Focus Features confirmed the film won’t land in U.S. theaters until the end of summer, the early-screening moment offered U.K. audiences a head start.
Focus Features plans a U.K. release on May 22 and a U.S. theatrical debut on August 28. That staggered rollout means the story will reach two different audiences on different timelines, while the advance screening helps sharpen anticipation ahead of both dates.
The excitement around the film also comes with its official trailer, shared as part of the movie’s promotion. For fans tracking the cast, the trailer serves as a preview of the tone and chemistry, spotlighting the central pairing at the heart of the plot.
Finding Emily is directed by Alicia MacDonald and written by Rachel Hirons. The movie is produced by the same team behind Love Actually and Bridget Jones’ Diary, a detail that places it within a lineage of romantic storytelling with comedy-forward instincts.
The plot kicks off when a lovesick musician is handed the wrong number for his dream girl.. Instead of giving up. he teams up with a driven psychology student. and the search that follows turns into a campus-wide commotion—one that not only leads them toward a breakthrough. but also forces both characters to confront their hearts and ambitions along the way.
Minnie Driver also stars in Finding Emily, adding another recognizable name to the cast. With multiple performers stepping into key roles, the film’s early promotion positions it as more than a simple romance, leaning into relationship dynamics and personality-driven humor.
Music is set to be part of the campaign too. A soundtrack for Finding Emily is available for pre-order, and Spike is featured singing on the soundtrack. A vinyl edition of the album is also listed for pre-order, giving fans a collectible way to connect with the movie’s release momentum.
As the gallery from the screening continues to circulate. the Manchester event stands out as a key moment in the lead-up: Rice and Spike Fearn not only promoted the film face-to-face. but also turned an early viewing into a spark for the wider rollout.. With the U.K.. release just around the corner and the U.S.. coming later. the buzz is building in real time—especially for viewers eager to see how the campus frenzy plays out on screen.
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