Will

‘A Heart Warming Feature Film Project With Liverpool Football Club’

The Story

Eleven-year-old Will Brennan is the world's biggest Liverpool football fan. At his boys' school in England, Will’s love and knowledge of The Beautiful Game even outshines that of his football-obsessed mates.

Then out of nowhere appears Will’s absent, ne’er-do-well father, Gareth - and with two tickets to the biggest match of the year: the 2005 Champions League Final between Liverpool and A.C. Milan in Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Not wanting to be disappointed again, Will is at first wary of his father’s intentions, but Gareth reassures his son that he is back in his life for good. But before the two can begin their journey to Turkey, Will's father dies suddenly - and the young boy remains at the boarding school where his precious tickets are locked-up for safekeeping in the headmistress' office. Determined to make the trip, Will steals the tickets and heads out on his own to honour his father’s memory and be with his beloved Liverpool FC.

En route, Will encounters Alek, a former Yugoslavian football star who abandoned the game after a tragic event during the country’s civil war. Despondent and unable to face his own demons, Alek has drifted from job to job and is driving a produce truck when he picks up Will in Paris. Despite his initial reluctance to help, Alek finds himself inspired by Will’s heroic journey and helps him fulfil his dream of getting to Istanbul. By the time they reach the Champions League Final, their underdog story echoes thunderously in the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. By refusing to give up, Will and Alek have restored their faith in friendship, football and life...proving to themselves and the world that it’s never too late to dream.

Liverpool F.C. involvement

Founded in 1892, Liverpool F.C. is the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other club. They have enjoyed a record 18 First Division titles, seven FA Cups, and five European Cups (an English record). They have also won the League/Carling Cup a record seven times.

Liverpool F.C. is contributing its internationally known brand name, facilities and products. Moreover, international stars and Merseyside icons Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Kenny Dalglish have speaking parts in the film.

The Team (Background)

Producers

Taha Altaylı
Muharrem Gülmez
Mustafa Karahan
Mark Cooper
Stewart Till
Timothy Nicholas

Director

Ellen Perry

Writers

Zack Anderson
Ellen Perry

Director of Photography

Oliver Stapleton

Casting

Dan Hubbard

Talent

Damian Lewis (Gareth Brennan)
Perry Eggleton (Will)
Bob Hoskins (Davey)
Alice Krige (Hemşire Carmel)

Production Designer

James Merifield

Editor

Lesley Walker

Legal

Tim Johnson