Up Against It is a British romantic comedy film directed by Trudie Styler and written by Camille Griffin and Chloe King. It stars Antonio Banderas, Eva Birthistle, Forest Whitaker, Richard E. Grant, Úrsula Corberó, Arinzé Kene, and Mickey Sumner. The film premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2026.
Cast Antonio Banderas as Álvaro Eva Birthistle as Saffron Forest Whitaker Richard E. Grant Úrsula Corberó Arinzé Kene Mickey Sumner Selena Tan Eden Hamilton as Rose Jordan Nash as Michael
Production In May 2025, it was revealed that Trudie Styler would be directing a romantic comedy film then titled Rose's Baby with Antonio Banderas in the lead role.
George Fenton was hired to compose the score.
Principal photography began on August 4, 2025, in London, with Forest Whitaker, Richard E. Grant, Eva Birthistle, Úrsula Corberó, Arinzé Kene, Mickey Sumner, and Eden Hamilton rounding out the cast. Filming wrapped in late September.
Release The film premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2026.
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