The film follows an American actor who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig, working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers.

I feel so humbled and honoured,” said Hikari. Set in Tokyo, Rental Family centres on an American performer (Fraser) who takes a job with a Japanese company

Searchlight Pictures' 'Rental Family' will serve as this year's American Express Gala presentation at the 69th BFI London Film Festival.

The Brendan Fraser comedy, Rental Family, will be the American Express Gala screening at this year’s London Film Festival. The film will screen at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Thursday 16 October,