VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for STAN & OLLIE Starring John C. Reilly

Sony Pictures Classics has released the first trailer for Stan & Ollie, starring John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan as legendary comic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

The film, directed by Jon. S. Baird, is set in the early 1950s and centers on the late career of the comedy team of Laurel (Coogan) and Hardy (Reilly). The biopic chronicles the famed comedians' attempt to revive their careers by going on a tour of English variety halls after World War II.

Stan & Ollie was written by Jeff Pope. The film will have its world premiere at the closing night film of the 62nd London Film Festival.

The film is produced by eOne, BBC Films and Fable Pictures.

Stan & Ollie will be released in theaters on October 21st.

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