A Cock and Bull Story

Steve Coogan's character in this film is an accomplished yet conflicted actor navigating both the challenges of a complex love life and the pressures of portraying the lead role in an adaptation of Laurence Sterne's "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman." Filmed at an imposing stately home, Coogan grapples with his own low self-esteem while simultaneously engaging in a series of playful clashes with fellow actor Rob Brydon, who is equally invested in his own supporting role as Uncle Toby. Through this dynamic on-set relationship, the movie explores themes of ego, rivalry, and the human experience within the world of film production.