London, 1956. Genius actor and film director Laurence Olivier is about to begin the shooting of his upcoming movie, premiered in 1957 as The Prince and the Showgirl, starring Marilyn Monroe. Young Colin Clark, who dreams on having a career in movie business, manages to get a job on the set as third assistant director.

Michelle Williamsas Marilyn Monroe
Kenneth Branaghas Sir Laurence Olivier
Eddie Redmayneas Colin Clark
Dominic Cooperas Milton Greene
Philip Jacksonas Roger Smith
Derek Jacobias Sir Owen Morshead
Toby Jonesas Arthur Jacobs
Michael Kitchenas Hugh Perceval
Julia Ormondas Vivien Leigh
Simon Russell Bealeas Cotes-Preedy
Ben Smithard