Netflix has released the first look images and announced the release date for ‘Ballad of a Small Player,’ an atmospheric and emotionally charged thriller set against the shimmering neon backdrop of Macau. The film is set to premiere globally on November 14, 2025.
Directed by Oscar-winner Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) and penned by Rowan Joffe (Before I Go to Sleep), the film is based on Lawrence Osborne’s critically acclaimed novel of the same name. Colin Farrell leads an impressive international cast that includes Fala Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Hong Kong screen legend Deanie Ip (A Simple Life), Alex Jennings, and Tilda Swinton.
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The story follows Farrell as a high-stakes British gambler hiding out in Macau under an assumed identity. As his murky past and mounting debts begin to close in on him, he crosses paths with a mysterious woman (Chen) who may offer him a shot at redemption—or deliver him to his downfall.
The newly released images tease a moody, stylish tale of risk, deception, and connection, all set in the world of high-stakes gambling and haunted souls. With Berger’s signature intensity and a haunting performance by Farrell, ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ promises to be a gripping exploration of fate and salvation.
