‘Epic’ WWII movie reunites Band of Brothers stars as fans sent into meltdown

WWII film Pressure comes out later this year and has an all-star cast, including Brendan Fraser

A World War II film centring on D-Day is already stirring up excitement among cinema enthusiasts following the recent release of its trailer.

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The film boasts a star-studded cast including Brendan Fraser of The Mummy fame, Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Kerry Condon, and Chris Messina, reports the Express.

Pressure is set to hit cinemas later this year and promises to be a gripping viewing experience.

A brief synopsis accompanying the trailer reads: “In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice-launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.”

The trailer has already amassed 8.5 million views – and counting – since it was released on YouTube on February 19.

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Damian Lewis stars in D-Day movie Pressure(Image: FOCUS FEATURES)

Numerous fans have also taken to the comments section to express their excitement about the teaser. One person posted: “I have a feeling we are about to witness one of the greatest war films that ever made.”

Another commented: “This looks great and very Very epic I can’t wait to see it.”

Whilst another stated: “This story can’t be told enough. The heroic sacrifice these “ordinary” made must not be forgotten.”

Many film and TV enthusiasts also noted the reunion of Band of Brothers alumni Lewis, who portrayed Lieutenant Winters in the HBO drama, and Scott, who played Private Halls, in the new film.

“Ok, time for my yearly rewatch of Band of Brothers,” said one person.

As another wrote: “I can’t believe some of the cast of band of brothers are in this movie.”

Someone else joked: “So you’re telling me there were 2 different versions of Damian Lewis in D-Day? ! (The other was Lt. Richard Winters in Band of Brothers).”

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Brendan Fraser takes in the lead in D-Day movie Pressure(Image: FOCUS FEATURES)

Another quipped: “Pvt Hall and LT Winters have been working overtime on leave,” and another observed: “Ah, Damian Lewis, from playing an airborne soldier criticising Montgomery to playing Montgomery himself.”

Others went on to praise Academy Award winner Fraser for his casting as Dwight D. Eisenhower and celebrated his triumphant Hollywood comeback after years away from the industry.

One fan commented: “The Brenaissance is in full swing and I’m on board”, referencing Fraser’s return to prominence.

A second wrote: “Count me in. This dude is one of the good ones. Rare these days.”

A third posted: “Never in a million years did I think Brendan Fraser would ever play Dwight Eisenhower… And it looks like he nails it.”

Pressure draws from David Haig’s 2014 stage play of the same title, with the playwright collaborating on the screenplay alongside director Anthony Maras.

Pressure arrives in American cinemas on May 29 and reaches UK screens on September 11.