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WATCH: The untold story behind The Catcher in the Rye

Cape Town - Nicholas Hoult is J.D Salinger in the new biopic about the author. 

Rebel in the Rye tells the story of Salinger and the inspiration behind his creation of the American classic The Catcher in the Rye and its beloved lead character Holden Caulfield.

It sheds light on the events that shaped the author, and some of the people he meets in his pursuit of success – namely his mentor Whit Burnett (Kevin Spacey).

Other cast members include: Sarah Paulson, Brian D’Arcy James, Victor Garber, Zoey Deutch and Hope Davis.

Watch the trailer here: 

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