Video: The Master trailer Colin D Miller May 21, 2012 Latest News and Videos 1103 The first trailer Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master has been released. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Laura Dern and Amy Adams, The Master tells the story of a faith based organisation called The Cause that gains popularity across the United States. Low on details, the trailer does demonstrate some impressive acting chops courtesy of Joaquin Phoenix and judging by the music, a taste of Jonny Greenwood’s minimalistic score.