Release in theaters of the first installment of the two-part historical film event based on Charles De Gaulle's life during WWII is still a few months off in June, but there is an exciting rumor about a splashy premiere prior to that. According to ScreenDaily, the film may be making its world premiere at the renowned Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 12-23.

"Looking to spice up summertime is Pathe’s not-yet-dated two-part historical thriller De Gaulle from filmmaker Antonin Baudry’s about General Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance during WWII. With a splashy Cannes premiere likely to boost buzz, the first part De Gaulle: Tilting Iron will hit cinemas on June 10 followed by De Gaulle: The Sovereign Edge on July 3.

Simon Abkarian plays De Gaulle alongside a massive cast list that includes – but is not limited to - veteran and crowd-pleasing actors Benoit Magimel, Matthieu Kassovitz and Thierry Lhermitte, plus Anamaria Vartolomei, Niels Schneider, and Karim Leklou."

Tom appears in the films as Anthony Eden, a British politician, skilled diplomat, and close confidant of Winston Churchill.