Game of Thrones' very own Peter Dinklage takes centre stage in the first trailer for musical Cyrano.

An adaptation of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, this one is directed by Joe Wright, who shepherded Gary Oldman towards his first Academy Award with Darkest Hour three years ago.

Captain Marvel star Ben Mendelsohn plays the character De Guiche, while Haley Bennett (The Devil All the Time) is Roxanne and Kelvin Harrison Jr (12 Years a Slave) is Christian.

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"Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters," an official synopsis reads.

Judging by the footage available, there's an enormous romantic sweep to the movie, emphasised by beautiful musical numbers and scenery.

Cyrano premiered at the Telluride Film Festival last month, so there's already a selection of reviews online to scroll through.

Variety wrote: "With its swooping cameras and beyond-dazzling production design, Wright's style is more alive than ever, giving new meaning to the word 'panache.'

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"Hollywood may have been slow to recognise it, but Dinklage truly merits leading-man status, and while his singing voice leaves something to be desired, [Erica] Schmidt's bespoke script plays to many of the star's unique strengths."

The Hollywood Reporter added: "Wright's technical achievements are worth saluting. He shot the entire movie in Sicily, and the sets and costumes are stunning.

"Perhaps the most astonishing visual achievement lies in the wintry battle scenes filmed against the imposing backdrop of Mount Etna. These vignettes must rank among the most vivid scenes of war ever filmed."

Cyrano is scheduled to hit cinemas on New Year's Eve (December 31) in the US and on January 14 in the UK.

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