Watch: Hugh Jackman In The Greatest Showman Trailer

The good folks at 20th Century Fox UK have given us a very first look at Hugh Jackman’s forthcoming musical epic, The Greatest Showman.

Surging into UK cinemas next January, the film features a mightily impressive supporting cast including the likes of and Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson. The Greatest Showman is directed by Michael Gracey, and showcases original music from Academy Award and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul (La La Land).

“The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

The Greatest Showman arrives in UK cinemas on 1st January, 2018, and we think it has all the hallmarks of an Academy Awards contender!