Veteran Screenwriter Ed Solomon Relearned All the Rules for Steven Soderbergh’s Two-Hander ‘The Christophers’

Veteran Screenwriter Ed Solomon Relearned All the Rules for Steven Soderbergh’s Two-Hander ‘The Christophers’

The screenwriter talks about reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh for an entertaining two-hander written specifically for Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel — even though Solomon and Soderbergh had no idea if the actors would be available or willing.

‘The Christophers’ Lets Two Great British Actors Cook

Steven Soderbergh's art-world drama is the ideal showcase for Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel to play off each other in the best possible way.

The Christophers Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Somewhat Dull Actors’ Showcase

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 TIFF coverage. The film opens in theaters on April 10. Steven Soderbergh will not stop, and we should be thankful for that. His second film of 2025, The Christophers, is easily the year’s least essential, yet it has plenty to say about Soderbergh, his oeuvre, and where he finds himself today. The year began with 2024 holdover Presence, a fine ghost story, and continued with the brill…