The Ballad of Wallis Island Celebrates Texas Premiere at SXSW
The Ballad of Wallis Island is in theaters March 28.
The Ballad of Wallis Island screened at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival last night.
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
View photos from the film's Texas premiere below:
Tim Key, Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Director James Griffiths and Tim Key at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Carey Mulligan arrives at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Tom Basden at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Tim Key at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Director James Griffiths at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan answer questions at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
Director James Griffiths, Tom Basden, Tim Key and Carey Mulligan at The Ballad of Wallis Island SXSW premiere.
The Ballad of Wallis Island is in theaters March 28.
The Ballad of Wallis Island - Official Trailer 2