Swan Song (2021 Benjamin Cleary film)
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| Directed by | Benjamin Cleary |
| Written by | Benjamin Cleary |
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| Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
| Edited by | Nathan Nugent |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Swan Song is a 2021 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and produced by Mahershala Ali, Rebecca Bourke and Jonathan King. Set in the near future, Ali portrays a husband and father who is diagnosed with terminal illness but is given a new solution: to replace himself with a clone.
The film also stars Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close and Adam Beach. It was released by and on Apple TV+ on December 17, 2021.
Plot
When a loving husband and father Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with the option of sparing his family grief by having him replaced with a clone. Turner is torn about whether to discuss the option with his wife.
Cast
- Mahershala Ali as Cameron Turner
- Naomie Harris as Poppy Turner
- Awkwafina as Kate, a previously cloned human
- Glenn Close as Dr. Scott, the director of human cloning
- Adam Beach as Dalton
Production
In February 2020, Apple TV+ announced it had acquired the rights to the film, to be written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and star Mahershala Ali.[1] In September, Naomie Harris joined the cast,[2] and Awkwafina and Glenn Close signed on in November.[3][4] Adam Beach announced he was added to the cast in December.[5]
Principal photography began on November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada[6][7] and concluded on February 6, 2021.[8] The film was released on December 17, 2021.[9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 85 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart."[10]
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s)/Nominee(s) | Results | Ref. |
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| 22nd Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Actor | Mahershala Ali | Pending | [11][12] |
| 79th Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Nominated | [11][12] | |
| 53rd NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Pending | [11][12] |
References
- ^ Apple Sets Benjamin Cleary Film ‘Swan Song’ Starring Mahershala Ali
- ^ Naomie Harris Joins Mahershala Ali In Apple Original Film ‘Swan Song’
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2020). "Awkwafina Joins Mahershala Ali And Naomie Harris In Apple Pic 'Swan Song'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Welk, Brian (November 19, 2020). "Glenn Close Joins Mahershala Ali in 'Swan Song' for Apple TV+". TheWrap. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Beach, Adam [@adamruebenbeach] (December 1, 2020). "Honored to be in this one 🎬 https://t.co/sSvEn3dcug" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Swan Song Production Start Date
- ^ Hollywood North Buzz - YVRShoots [@yvrshoots] (November 26, 2020). "It's Apple original movie #SwanSong with Mahershala Ali filming in an East Vancouver neighbourhood. Thanks @viidub, @R_Aravern & @wiebeypie. https://t.co/SmBcQnZpCT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/BritishColumbia/AvailsProductionLists/Documents/Production-List.pdf
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 13, 2021). "Apple Bites Into Oscar Season December 17: Here's First Images Of Swan Song With Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close & Awkwafina". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Swan Song". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c Lattanzio, Ryan (13 December 2021). "2022 Golden Globe Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza,' 'Squid Game,' 'West Side Story,' and More". IndieWire. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Hipes, Patrick (January 9, 2022). "Golden Globes: The Power Of The Dog, West Side Story, Succession Lead Way – Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
