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Gray Parish isn't returning to AMC. The cable network has cancelled the Parish series so there won't be a second season. The series' six episodes finished airing in May.

A crime drama series, the Parish TV show stars Giancarlo Esposito, Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. In the story, Gracian “Gray” Parish (Esposito) is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his luxury car service business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits. This sends Gray on a relentless quest with moral intentions and dangerous consequences. Other characters include New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse (Momoh); Gray’s...

Old habits die hard in the first season of the Parish TV show on AMC. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Parish is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Parish here. *Status Update Below.

An AMC crime drama series, the Parish TV show stars Giancarlo Esposito, Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. In the story, Gracian “Gray” Parish (Esposito) is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man in New Orleans. After his son is...

Giancarlo Esposito has been an integral part of two very successful AMC series -- Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Now, he's back on the network in the lead role of a new series, Parish. Unlike his previous series, this new show has garnered some pretty negative reviews. Will Parish be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.*Status Update Below.

A crime drama series, the Parish TV show stars Esposito, Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. In the story, Gracian “Gray” Parish (Esposito) is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his luxury car service business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days...

AMC has officially cancelled Parish after just one season. Parish is a crime series featuring Giancarlo Esposito as Gray Parish, a man who owns a car service who ends up seeing his world changed when he picks up a Zimbabwean gangster. In addition to Esposito, Parish featured a leading cast including Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Ivan Mbakop, Bonnie Mbuli, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. Esposito is best known for playing Gus Fring in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad.

As per Collider, Parish has been officially cancelled after just a single season. AMC announced the cancelation in a kind statement wherein the network praised "the creative talent involved and the performances they were able to bring to the screen." The network coupled this praise with the statement that they are "unfortunately unable to proceed with a second season." AMC assured audiences, however, that they would still be able to watch Parish season 1 on AMC+.

Acclaimed actor Giancarlo Esposito has gotten some bad news from AMC. After he was featured in the network's hit shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Esposito reunited with AMC for a new series that debuted earlier this year but it's going to be short-lived.

Per TVLine, it's been confirmed by the network that Parish has been canceled after one season. The series, which put Esposito into the main role as its protagonist, debuted on AMC and AMC+ in March before wrapping up its six-episode run in May. While Parish won't be getting a continuation of its story, the network gave praise to the work done by the actor along with the rest of the cast and crew.

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Giancarlo Esposito is parking his Parish car.

AMC has canceled the crime drama after one season. It comes after the adaptation of British drama series The Driver premiered in March.

“We’re so proud of Parish, and thankful for the creative talent involved and the performances they were able to bring to the screen, starting with the remarkable Giancarlo Esposito, Skeet Ulrich and the entire cast,” the company said. “We are unfortunately unable to proceed with a second season, but Season 1 will remain available on AMC+ to fans who want to relive this thrill-ride-of-a-series and those yet to discover it.”

The series stars Esposito as Gracian Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gracian on a...

AMC has canceled the drama series “Parish” after just one season, Variety has confirmed.

The six-episode series debuted on AMC in March. It was based on the BBC One series “The Driver,” with Giancarlo Esposito starring in the American series.

“We’re so proud of ‘Parish,’ and thankful for the creative talent involved and the performances they were able to bring to the screen, starting with the remarkable Giancarlo Esposito, Skeet Ulrich and the entire cast,” AMC said in a statement. “We are unfortunately unable to proceed with a second season, but season one will remain available on AMC+ to fans who want to relive this thrill ride of a series and those yet to discover it.”

Esposito starred as Gracian “Gray” Parish, described as “a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an...

Gray’s saga has come to an unfortunate end: AMC has cancelled its Giancarlo Esposito-led crime drama Parish after just one season, TVLine has learned exclusively.

“We’re so proud of Parish, and thankful for the creative talent involved and the performances they were able to bring to the screen, starting with the remarkable Giancarlo Esposito, Skeet Ulrich and the entire cast,” the cabler said in a statement. “We are unfortunately unable to proceed with a second season, but Season 1 will remain available on AMC+ to fans who want to relive this thrill-ride-of-a-series and those yet to discover it.

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A crime drama series airing on the AMC cable channel, the Parish TV show stars Giancarlo Esposito, Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey. In the story, Gracian “Gray” Parish (Esposito) is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his luxury...

Network: AMC

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: March 31, 2024 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Giancarlo Esposito, Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey.

TV show description:

A crime drama series, the Parish TV show is based on The Driver, a BBC series by Danny Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser. Brocklehurst and Sunu Gonera developed this new series.

In the story, Gracian “Gray” Parish (Esposito) is a good man with a troubled past who gave up his life of crime for life as a family man in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his luxury car service business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as...

Parish is coming to AMC at the end of March, and the cable channel is giving viewers another look at the new crime thriller. A new extended sneak peek has been released for the series only weeks after the release of a trailer. Six episodes have been filmed.

Starring Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey, the series follows a man (Esposito) who owns a luxury car service in New Orleans who watches his life fall apart after the death of his son. Once that happens, bad habits from his past begin to reemerge.

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Buckle up, Gus Fring fans, because Giancarlo Esposito is back in a new crime drama ready to take your breath away. 

Esposito is commonly known for his role as Gus Fring in AMC's Breaking Bad and its prequel series, Better Call Saul, but he might just have a new name for himself as the star of AMC's latest crime drama, Parish. 

In AMC's crime drama Parish, Esposito will play the titular role of Gracian "Gray" Parish, as he brings drama and suspense to this new series.

Sneak Peek Look at AMC's New Crime Drama, Parish, and the Cast

There's a super sizzling cast joining Esposito in his latest AMC project.

In AMC's sneak peek for Parish, we see Esposito as Gray Parish as he communicates with a group of criminals.

Zackary Momoh (The Nevers) as The Horse, a New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster.

Bonnie Mbuli as Shamiso Tongai, The Horse's intelligent but protective older sister.

Parish is coming to AMC next month. The network announced the premiere date for the new crime drama series with the release of a poster and trailer. Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) stars in and executive produces on the show. Six episodes have been produced.

Also starring Zackary Momoh, Paula Malcomson, Skeet Ulrich, Bonnie Mbuli, Ivan Mbakop, Arica Himmel, and Dax Rey, the series follows a man (Esposito) who owns a luxury car service in New Orleans. His world is thrown into turmoil after the death of his son, and his business collapses. After he runs into an old friend, some bad habits reemerge. Bradley Whitford recurs and Amanda Brugel guest stars.

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AMC’s trailer for Parish begins with Gracian (played by Emmy winner Giancarlo Esposito) declaring that he’d do anything for his family. The two-minute video shows just what Gracian’s willing to do and ends with him saying, “I’m tired of being a passenger in my own life.”

In addition to Giancarlo Esposito, the season one cast includes Zackary Momoh (The Nevers), Paula Malcomson (Watchmen), Skeet Ulrich (Riverdale), Bonnie Mbuli (Invictus), Ivan Mbakop (Hawkeye), and Arica Himmel (Mixed-ish). Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale) appears in a recurring role and Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) guest stars.

The six-episode season is set to premiere on March 31, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt, with new episodes airing on Sundays at 9pm Et/Pt. Based on the U.K. series The Driver, Parish was created by Danny Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser.

AMC Networks released this description of the action thriller:

“In Parish, Esposito stars as Gracian ‘Gray’ Parish,...

"After this job, I am out." "He needs to pay for what he did." AMC has unveiled the full official trailer for a thriller series called Parish, streaming in March on the AMC+ network. It's a fresh new US update on the British mini-series The Driver from 2014, with a similar premise. "Sometimes the wrong way is the only way out." The limited series actually follows a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to pick-up a Zimbabwean gangster known for exploiting many undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports. A dangerous human trafficker that unfortunately he gets mixed up with. Giancarlo Esposito stars in this series as "the driver" who decides to get revenge and take out the trash. The full cast also includes Ivan Mbakop as Zenzo Tongai, Arica Himmel, Paula Malcomson, Bonnie Mbuli, Zackary Momo, Dax Rey, with Skeet Ulrich as Colin and Bradley Whitford as Anton.

Giancarlo Esposito is returning to AMC, the home of his Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, in Parish, a thriller set in New Orleans.

Esposito, himself a gearhead, stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in The Big Easy.

Speaking at AMC’s TCA press tour, Esposito said New Orleans is a “city of demons”.

“It’s a city that has a majority of churches, more than any other city in America. It’s a city with bars on every corner, where you can party until four in the morning. It seems like a place where you have to make a choice and our show’s a lot about the choices that Gracian Parish makes, whether they be good choices or bad choices and how they affect his family,” he said. “It was so much about the family and community, not only the city,...

“Breaking Bad” star Giancarlo Esposito enters a new criminal underbelly in AMC Networks’ upcoming thriller “Parish.”

In the new trailer for the series, released Tuesday, Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, who is forced to return to a dangerous crime syndicate following the brutal murder of his son, which prompts his business to collapse.

“I came back for my family,” Esposito’s Gray says in the trailer. “I would do anything for them.”

“I’m in need of a driver with a particular set of skills,” New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse (Zackary Momoh) tells Gray, to which Gray confidently responds, “Yeah, I can drive.”

From the driver’s seat, Gray quickly realizes the high-risk environment he has thrown himself into — filled with the likes of human traffickers — and swears he’s out after completing the job, but not before his family gets wind of his activities.

“What the hell was dad into,...

Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul alum Giancarlo Esposito is diving back into the criminal underworld in his new AMC series Parish — and this time, he’s in the driver’s seat.

AMC has released a new trailer for the six-episode series and set a premiere date as well: It debuts Sunday, Mar. 31 at 10/9c on AMC and its streaming service AMC+. In the trailer — which you can watch above — Esposito plays Gracián “Gray” Parish, who takes a job as a driver for a shady criminal syndicate, which leads to him evading gunfire and disposing of dead bodies. He’s...

Photograph by Courtesy of AMC/Eliot Brasseaux AMC Networks has released an all-new teaser for its upcoming high-octane drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy(R) and SAG(R) Award-nominee and Critics Choice(R) Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. The highly anticipated six-episode crime thriller will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in March. In the series, Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gray on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate. Shot on-location in New Orleans, Parish also stars Zackary Momoh as New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse; SAG(R) Award-nominee Paula Malcomson as Parish’s wife and mother to his two children, Rose; Skeet Ulrich as an old acquaintance to Gray,...

AMC Networks’ new teaser trailer for Parish finds Giancarlo Esposito reciting “The Lord’s Prayer” as scenes of car crashes and buildings on fire flit by in the background. Described as a high-octane drama, the six-episode season is targeting a March 2024 premiere.

Joining Critics Choice Award winner Giancarlo Esposito are Zackary Momoh (The Nevers), Skeet Ulrich (Riverdale), Paula Malcomson (Watchmen), Bonnie Mbuli (Invictus), Ivan Mbakop (Hawkeye), Arica Himmel (Mixed-ish), and Dax Rey (The Good Fight). Emmy winner Bradley Whitford (The West Wing) appears in a recurring role, and SAG nominee Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) guest stars.

“In the series, Esposito stars as Gracian ‘Gray’ Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans,” reads AMC’s synopsis. “After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending...

Prime Video series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” has unveiled first look images.

The series is a reimagining of the 2005 film starring Brad Pit and Angelina Jolie as Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith, respectively. In this iteration, Donald Glover (“The Martian”) stars as John Smith, while Maya Erskine (“PEN15”) stars as Jane Smith.

This new version features John and Jane both landing jobs working for an international spy agency where they must pose as spouses Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith. As they navigate a new mission each week, they find themselves falling in love with one another, complicating — and compromising — their “strictly business” relationship. Notably, this version features an intentional sham marriage between two strangers, as compared to the 2005 original, in which Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith were married without being aware of each other’s identity as an assassin.

Glover serves as co-creator and executive producer, along with Francesca Sloane...

"I'm tired of being a passenger in my own life!" AMC has revealed a teaser trailer for a thriller series called Parish, arriving for streaming in 2024. It's a US update on the British mini-series The Driver from 2014, with a similar premise. AMC's quick synopsis only introduces it as: "Quit being a passenger in your own life and take back control." The series actually follows a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to pick-up a Zimbabwean gangster known for exploiting many undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports. Giancarlo Esposito stars in this series as "the driver" who decides to get revenge. The full cast also includes Arica Himmel, Paula Malcomson, Ivan Mbakop, Bonnie Mbuli, Zackary Momo, Dax Rey, and Skeet Ulrich. There's barely 30 seconds in this teaser, but it's enough to get your attention, setting the intense tone with Esposito looking extremely pissed off.

AMC Networks released a first-look teaser trailer and photos for its upcoming action-packed drama “Parish”, premiering on AMC and AMC+ in 2024. The six-episode series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® Award-nominee and Critics Choice® Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito.

Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gray on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate.

Shot on-location in New Orleans, Parish features a prominent ensemble cast of Zachary Momoh as New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse; SAG® Award-nominee Paula Malcomson as Parish’s wife and mother to his two children, Rose; Skeet Ulrich as an old acquaintance to Gray, Colin; Bonnie Mbuili as Shamiso Tongai, The Horse’s...

Giancarlo Esposito, known for his iconic role as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad, is returning to AMC with a crime thriller called Parish. The series follows the story of a family man whose peaceful life is disrupted when his son is murdered, forcing him to confront his past. In addition to Parish, Esposito has an impressive legacy on television and is also involved in several upcoming projects, including a spin-off of Harley Quinn and the television adaptation of The Gentleman.

After the enormous success of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Giancarlo Espisito returns to the AMC screen with Parish, a crime thriller that will premiere next year on the network and on its streaming platform, AMC+.

Esposito has created a long and successful career since his debut in 1979 in the film Running, and has appeared in major projects in both film and television. But there is no doubt that...

Giancarlo Esposito as Gray Bourgeois – Parish _ Season 1, Episode 1 – Photo Credit: Eliot Brasseaux/AMC AMC Networks has released a first-look teaser trailer and photos for its upcoming action-packed drama Parish, premiering on AMC and AMC+ in 2024. The six-episode series stars and is executive produced by Emmy(R) and SAG(R) Award-nominee and Critics Choice(R) Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gray on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate. Shot on-location in New Orleans, Parish features a prominent ensemble cast of Zachary Momoh as New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse; SAG(R) Award-nominee Paula Malcomson as Parish’s wife and mother to his two children,...

Giancarlo Esposito leads the cast of AMC and AMC+’s new crime thriller, Parish, based on the UK’s The Driver. AMC just dropped an early first trailer for the drama, which won’t actually premiere until 2024.

Joining Giancarlo Esposito in the six-episode action series are Zachary Momoh (The Nevers), Skeet Ulrich (Riverdale), Emmy winner Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), and Paula Malcomson (Watchmen). Bonnie Mbuili (Invictus), Ivan Mbakop (Hawkeye), Arica Himmel (Mixed-ish), and Dax Rey (The Good Fight) also star.

SAG nominee Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) guest stars.

The Driver‘s co-creators Danny Brocklehurst and Jim Poyser executive produce, with executive producers Eduardo Canto and Ryan Maldonado serving as showrunners. Additional executive producers include Giancarlo Esposito, Jolyon Symonds, David Morrissey, Josh Kesselman, Danny Sherman, Barry Jossen, Tana Jamieson, Theo Travers, and Nicola Shindler.

Giancarlo Esposito as Gray Bourgeois and Skeet Ulrich as Colin Broussard in ‘Parish’ (Photo Credit:...

Giancarlo Esposito, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fame, will return to AMC in 2024.

On Monday, the cabler unveiled a first-look teaser trailer and photos of the highly-anticipated drama series Parish. 

The six-episode series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® Award-nominee and Critics Choice® Award-winner Esposito.

Esposito stars as Gracian "Gray" Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans.

After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gray on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate.

The drama series was shot in New Orleans and features an all-star cast.

Zachary Momoh plays New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster The Horse, while Award-nominee Paula Malcomson is set to play Parish's wife and mother to his two children, Rose.

Skeet Ulrich is on...

Exclusive: Emmy winner Bradley Whitford has signed on for a key recurring role in Parish (fka The Driver), AMC’s remake of the British drama series that is set to launch next year on AMC and AMC+. Production is currently underway in New Orleans.

The U.S. series comes from creators Danny Brocklehurst and Sunu Gonera and showrunner Theo Travers. It stars Esposito as Gracián “Gray” Parish, a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to chauffer a New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster notorious for exploiting undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports.

Whitford plays Anton, the charming and intelligent face of industrial business in Louisiana who covertly heads a criminal organization. His dispute with a Zimbabwean human trafficking ring puts him at direct odds with Esposito’s Gracián Parish.

Previously announced cast also includes Zachary Momoh as The Horse, Paula Malcomson as Ros, Skeet Ulrich as Colin,...

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AMC’s upcoming remake of British drama The Driver has bulked out its cast with three new additions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Actor and filmmaker Ivan Mbakop, who starred in Netflix’s Red Notice and played Detective Caudle in Marvel’s Hawkeye mini-series, has joined the six-part series, alongside Arica Himmel, who played a teenage Rainbow Johnson in ABC’s Black-ish prequel spin-off Mixed-ish and has just wrapped shooting a lead role in Disney+ rom-com feature Prom Pact, and youngster Dax Rey, who starred alongside Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in Netflix limited series True Story and Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris in Apple TV+ feature Swan Song.

The three join Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul), Zackary Momoh (Doctor Sleep, Harriet) and Paula Malcomson (Redemption).

Set to launch on AMC and AMC+ and due to go into production in August,...

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Editor: Nathan Nugent.

Music: Jay Wadley.

Cast: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close, Awkwafina, Adam Beach, Dax Rey, Nyasha Hatendi.

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Mahershala Ali’s latest film, “Swan Song,” is the first feature film to be produced by his production company, Know Wonder, and it marks his first leading role in a movie.

On this week’s Variety Awards Circuit podcast, Ali discusses what drew him as both actor and producer to the emotional sci-fi tale in which he plays dual roles and reuniting with his “Moonlight” co-star Naomie Harris. He also politely navigates questions about his role as the vampire hunter in the forthcoming MCU movie “Blade.” Listen below!

“I mean, you’re not going to get a great answer, but I will dodge your questions as graciously as possible,” Ali jokes when the subject of “Blade” is broached. But he shares how he first became familiar with the character, via the 1998 Wesley Snipes film.

Ali can talk more freely about “Swan Song,” which premiered at AFI and will be released...

Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali celebrated a major milestone on Friday night with the AFI Fest debut of “Swan Song,” which marks his first film project in a leading role and first narrative feature as a producer.

“It was an emotional day, for me, I gotta say,” Ali told Variety on the red carpet outside the Tcl Chinese Theatre. “I went on a nice long walk trying to calm myself a bit, and really take in the moment.”

“It’s been a long time coming, but, in some ways, it went by very quickly. In a larger sense, I think I feel prepared for the moment as best I can,” he added. “I could have done it a year or two earlier, but with a lesser film probably, so to get to do it with this film that just feels so rich and [have] the characters and the supporting cast [be] phenomenal,...

Writer-director Benjamin Cleary’s “Swan Song” wastes little time posing deep, morally complex and compelling questions: If we could spare our loved ones from oppressive despair and heartache, would we make any sacrifice to do so? If we could clone ourselves without anyone knowing, would we? How do we identify to others and ourselves?

Part unconventionally-deconstructed love story, part high-concept sci-fi-tinged melancholic drama, the ultra-sleek, elegantly-realized tale is centered on one man’s journey toward answers and self-resolve in the face of death. The feature (which debuts at AFI Fest before its release in theaters and AppleTV Plus global premiere Dec. 17) strikes the right chord, rarely singing its tune off-key.

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