The Shocking Revelation: Richard Armitage Unveils Untold Tragedy Behind The Ancient Church [Must-Watch Exclusive Clip]

Screen Rant exclusively presents a new clip from The Man from Rome, highlighting the haunting history of certain churches. Based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel La piel del tambor, the film follows Father Quart, played by Richard Armitage, a Vatican intelligence operative tasked with investigating a deteriorating Spanish church that is rumored to "kill to defend itself." This chilling concept is revealed when a hacker sends an anonymous message to the Pope. Alongside Armitage, the talented cast includes Amaia Salamanca, Fionnula Flanagan, Franco Nero, and Paul Guilfoyle from CSI. As the film prepares for its theatrical and digital release, audiences can get a sneak peek with this exclusive clip.

How The Man From Rome Compares To Other Religious Thrillers

The video showcases Quart's visit to Salamanca's Macarena at a nearby church, Our Lady of Tears, which her family established. Initially sharing a tender moment, the atmosphere takes a dramatic turn as Quart discovers the sorrowful narrative behind the church's origin and namesake – Macarena's Great Aunt, who tragically lost her sanity.

The idea of a building defending itself by killing may seem more suitable for a horror story. The trailer for The Man from Rome even hints that the deaths connected to Our Lady of Tears could be viewed as accidents, but also raises suspicions of murder. The first method of killing could be compared to movies like The Nun or The Pope's Exorcist, both of which starred Franco Nero as the Pope. On the other hand, the latter method might remind one of the humorously exaggerated style seen in Hot Fuzz.

Based on the exclusive clip and trailer, it appears that The Man from Rome is following a similar path to Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels, which were adapted into movies starring Tom Hanks, such as The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and Inferno. The short-lived show The Lost Symbol also contributed to this trend. It remains to be seen whether the movie presents a controversial perspective on Catholocism, but any potential backlash from the Catholic Church could generate further interest, as was the case with the Brown adaptations.

Given the success of recent projects like The Pope's Exorcist, which featured an unconventional priest, it will be intriguing to see if The Man from Rome, with its portrayal of a battered and weapon-wielding priest and the star power of Richard Armitage, will become a surprise hit at the box office. The religious mystery-thriller is set to release in theaters and on digital platforms on Friday, June 30, and only time will reveal its fate.