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Acclaimed filmmaker Ramin Bahrani continues building an impressive ensemble for his upcoming prison drama “Last Meals,” with the addition of two major acting talents. The project, which centers on a former White House chef working in a maximum-security prison kitchen, has brought on Tessa Thompson and Michael Shannon alongside previously announced star Mads Mikkelsen. Production is slated to commence this autumn.
Thompson, who has earned recognition from the BAFTA and Emmy organizations, joins the cast alongside two-time Oscar nominee Shannon, whose prior collaborations with Bahrani include critically acclaimed works. The screenplay, penned by Justin Piasecki, earned recognition through the Academy Nicholl Award program. Bahrani, known for directing acclaimed films including “The White Tiger” and “99 Homes,” helms the project as both writer and director.
The narrative follows a protagonist who becomes increasingly drawn into questions of justice and redemption as he develops an unexpected relationship with a death row inmate. Thompson’s character represents media interest in the case, while Shannon portrays a governor whose political decisions factor significantly into the story’s moral questions. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption and justice against the backdrop of national media attention and political pressures.
Produced by acclaimed television producer Renée Tab, the drama has already secured international distribution agreements across numerous territories, demonstrating strong market confidence in the project before production begins.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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