<h1>Hugh Bonneville joins cast of Sussex short film</h1>
Sussex filmmakers Matthew and Michael <a href="http://www.rowneybros.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rowney</a> have added Hugh Bonneville to the cast of their latest project.

He will lend his vocal talents to ‘<em>Odilo Fabian or (The Possibility of Impossible Dreams)</em>’, a short film due to be released later this year.

Bonneville, who has recently starred in ‘<em>Downton Abbey</em>’ and the ‘<em>Paddington</em>’ franchise, will play the Narrator in '<em>Odilo Fabian</em>'.

The all-star cast already includes Kacey Ainsworth (<em>Call The Midwife</em>) and Isabelle Allen (Netflix’s <em>Safe</em> and <em>Les Miserables</em>). Louisa Connolly-Burnham (<em>Wolfblood</em>) and Luke Brandon-field (<em>American Poltergeist</em>) also have starring roles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hugh on board ‘<em>Odilo Fabian</em>’,” said Matthew Rowney, who directed the film. “We have always been huge fans of his work and his distinctive voice is the perfect fit for our project. ‘<em>Odilo Fabian</em>’ has a really important message about hope and optimism, and there’s no doubt Hugh’s talent will lend the story the authority we were looking for.”

Hugh Bonneville added: "I was drawn to this intimate yet ambitious project because of its touching story, which is laced with warmth and humour."

‘<em>Odilo Fabian</em>’ tells the story of an optimist on the outskirts of a town called Doubt, who uses wishes and nature to grow himself a real chance at love.

The film has already enjoyed success on the festival circuit. Last month, it won ‘Best Screenplay’ at the <em>American Film Awards</em> and also made the finals at<a href="https://www.leagraham.com/local-filmmaker-shortlisted-top-screenwriting-competition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <em>Austin Film Festival</em></a>.

--end-- 18 June 2018

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