Netflix’s “The King” starring Timotheé Chalamet comes to theaters and, as per the Academy standards for award consideration demand, select theaters this fall. Chalamet plays Hal who had turned his back on royal life to live among the common people. When his father dies he is reluctantly crowned King Henry V and thrust into the chaos his father left behind. He must navigate political drama and relationships, one of which is with his close friend and mentor John Falstaff, played by Joel Edgerton. Directed by David Michôd and written by both Michôd and Edgerton The King stars Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, and Lily-Rose Depp. When it comes to epic films this fall Netflix, it seems, is king.
