The Importance of Being Earnest (2018): Cast & Plot
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 2018 film directed by Michael Fentiman, starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as John Worthing, Fehinti Balogun and Pippa Nixon.
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English - After the credits
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What Is The Importance of Being Earnest About?
The premise of The Importance of Being Earnest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1890s England, two carefree bachelors, Jack and Algernon, lead double lives, each assuming the fictitious name of "Ernest" to escape social obligations. Their deception becomes complicated when both fall for women who are captivated by the name Ernest, leading to a hilarious chain of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. The ensuing confusion exposes a web of secrets and ultimately leads to a surprising resolution.
The Importance of Being Earnest Cast & Characters
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd leads the cast as John Worthing, with Fehinti Balogun as Algernon Moncrieff and Pippa Nixon as Gwendolyn Fairfax. Directed by Michael Fentiman; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Fentiman
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as John Worthing
- Fehinti Balogun as Algernon Moncrieff
- Pippa Nixon as Gwendolyn Fairfax
- Sophie Thompson as Lady Bracknell
Also Starring in The Importance of Being Earnest
· 4 more- Fiona Button Cecily Cardew
- Stella Gonet Miss Prism
- Jeremy Swift Reverend Chasuble
- Geoffrey Freshwater Lane
The Importance of Being Earnest Plot Summary
What happens in The Importance of Being Earnest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Worthing, [Jacob Fortune-L Lloyd], is a carefree and seemingly respectable young gentleman who has crafted a fictitious brother named “Ernest.” This invented sibling gives him the perfect excuse to slip away to London whenever he pleases, leading a double life that blends ease with appearances on his peaceful country estate. In the city, he stays with his witty friend, Fehinti Balogun as Algernon Moncrieff, a fellow light on rules who shares John’s taste for bending social norms. Under the Ernest guise, John wins the affections of Algernon’s charming cousin, Pippa Nixon as Gwendolyn Fairfax, a woman who declares she could only love a man with that very name.
Full summary
The whole story of The Importance of Being Earnest, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Importance of Being Earnest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What fictitious name does John Worthing use to excuse his trips to London?
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The Importance of Being Earnest FAQ: Cast & Release Date
Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Importance of Being Earnest, each answered in a sentence.
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released on October 28, 2018.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Michael Fentiman.
Who is in the cast of The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest stars Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as John Worthing, Fehinti Balogun as Algernon Moncrieff and Pippa Nixon as Gwendolyn Fairfax, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Importance of Being Earnest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Importance of Being Earnest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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