The Double - Trailer

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Simon is a timid, uncharismatic and largely forgettable man who doesn't seem to be getting anywhere in life. He is rarely acknowledge at work and is a stranger to all his colleagues, his mother is disappointed in his lacklustre life and to top it all off, the woman he loves, Hannah, remains firmly indifferent to his existence. With his future hanging in the balance as he fails to make an impression on anybody, his life is further thrust into oblivion with the arrival of his doppelganger and complete opposite, James - who is newly employed at Simon's work. Unlike Simon, James captivates everyone he meets and is destined for success - even Hannah has his attention as he rapidly takes over Simon's life. With everybody else totally ignorant of the creepy resemblance, Simon is forced to snatch his life back by any means possible.

This dark comedy thriller is based on the 19th century tale by literature giant Fyodor Dostoevsky. It has been adapted by director and writer Richard Ayoade ('Submarine', 'AD/BC: A Rock Opera') who is best known for his comedy role in 'The IT Crowd', and co-written by Avi Korine ('Mister Lonely'). 'The Double' is due to hit UK theatres on April 4th 2014.