Irons was confirmed as the lead. On 19 May 2013 Sam Claflin also joined the cast, as well as Douglas Booth. On 20 May 2013 Universal Pictures International acquired the UK and Irish rights to the film. On 11 July 2013, Natalie Dormer also joined the cast. Filming The shooting of the film began on 30 June 2013 in Oxford, England. The crew were spotted during the filming of scenes at Magpie Lane. Filming also took place at Pinewood Studios and Winchester College. Marketing The first trailer for the film was released on 30 July 2014. References External links 2014 films 2014 crime drama films 2010s English-language films British crime drama films British films based on plays Films about the upper class Films directed by Lone Scherfig Films produced by Graham Broadbent Films set in Oxford Films set in universities and colleges Films shot in Hampshire Films shot in Hertfordshire Films shot in London Films shot in Oxfordshire HanWay Films films Universal Pictures films University of Oxford in fiction 2010s British films