The film stars Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge) as Cavendish and Claire Foy (The Crown) as his wife Diana.
The 61st BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express takes place from Wednesday, October 4 through Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Director Andy Serkis, producer Jonathan Cavendish and lead actors Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are expected to attend along with other members of the cast and crew.
The 61st BFI London Film Festival has announced that this year’s Opening Night gala will be Andy Serkis’s feature directorial debut, Breathe, and debuted the new trailer (via Bleeker Street) and poster.