'Trance' has glitzy UK premiere (Photos)

"Trance" had its UK premiere at Odeon West End on March 19, 2013, in London, England. "Trance" was directed by Danny Boyle and stars James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson and Vincent Cassel.

Gracing the red carpet premiere were director Danny Boyle, James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel, Tuppence Middleton, Danny Sapani. Dakota Blue Richards, Zara Martin, James Buckley, Clair Meek and Dexter Fletcher.

In “Trance,” an art auctioneer who has become mixed up with a group of criminals partners with a hypnotherapist in order to recover a lost painting.

This was the debut of "Trance." The film will hit UK theaters on Wednesday, March 27 and will be released into U.S. theaters in a limited engagement on Friday, April 5. The film will battle for box office dollars with the horror flick "Evil Dead," Robert Redford's new film "The Company You Keep" and the 3D re-release of "Jurassic Park."

"Trance" is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence, some grisly images, and language and has a run-time of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

During the casting of the film Scarlett Johansson, Eva Green and Zoe Saldana were all considered for the role of Melanie Thierry, with Rosario Dawson winning the role. Initially Michael Fassbender was slated to play Frank, but due to scheduling conflicts was forced to resign. Colin Firth was considered for the part before Vincent Cassel was finally cast in the role.

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-Kay Shackleton is a film historian with special focus on Silent Films, see her work at SilentHollywood.com

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