- Behind the laughs, Lucille Ball’s life was very complicated.
- On Wednesday, (Nov. 10) the full trailer dropped for Aaron Sorkin’s new film Being the Ricardos, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem as the iconic “I Love Lucy” stars.
- “Lucille Ball (Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos,” the official description reads.
- The trailer gives a glimpse at the serious drama behind the TV comedy.
- “Lucille Ball is a threat to the American way of life?” one voice in the trailer asks.
- The film also stars Nina Arianda, Jake Lacy, Alia Shawkat, J.K. Simmons, and Clark Gregg.
- Being the Ricardos hits theatres Dec. 10.
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