Interview: Eddie Izzard and Steve Barron on Treasure Island

The British comedy star and actor, along with director Steve Barron, were in Cannes to promote Treasure Island, the RHI-produced film whose partners include Sky, who will air the feature in the UK this Christmas.

Izzard plays Long John Silver, but guarantees no "arrrr"s or "Jim lad"s: this is a gritty, realistic and muscular rendition of the classic tale. "We wanted this punk element", said the star.

Watch out for trailer extracts within the interview!

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[birdland]

How cool is Eddie Izzard, being able to show his feminine side in a kickass way on the one side, and then letting out the uber butch part of himself on the other. I can't wait to see this!

[agora1955]

I was amazed, more than amazed when I watched this today. Eddie Izzard

has taken my breath away with his performance. !!

[LecceDiPane]

Blown away by it!

[agora1955]

@birdland I could not agree with you more. Eddie is an absolute genius.