Swan Song (2021 Benjamin Cleary film) explained
Swan Song (2021 Benjamin Cleary film) should not be confused with Swan Song (2021 Todd Stephens film).
Swan Song is a 2021 American science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary. The film stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, and Adam Beach.
Swan Song was released in select theaters and on Apple TV+ on December 17, 2021. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
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, a family man suffering from a terminal illness.
- Ali also portrays Jack, Cameron's clone.
- Naomie Harris as Poppy Turner, Cameron's wife.
- Awkwafina as Kate, a previously cloned human.
- Glenn Close as Dr. Scott, the brash director of human cloning.
- Adam Beach as Dalton
- Lee Shorten as Rafa
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
[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]
Accolades
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Apple Sets Benjamin Cleary Film ‘Swan Song’ Starring Mahershala Ali . 2020-10-01 . 2021-04-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418114150/https://deadline.com/2020/02/appletvswan-song-mahershala-ali-film-1202863620/ . live .
- Web site: Naomie Harris Joins Mahershala Ali In Apple Original Film ‘Swan Song’ . 2020-10-01 . 2021-04-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210413001854/https://deadline.com/2020/09/naomie-harris-mahershala-ali-swan-song-apple-tv-1234588729/ . live .
- Web site: Awkwafina Joins Mahershala Ali And Naomie Harris In Apple Pic 'Swan Song'. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. November 18, 2020. November 18, 2020. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118223106/https://deadline.com/2020/11/awkwafina-mahershala-ali-naomie-harris-in-apple-pic-swan-song-1234618124/. live.
- Web site: Glenn Close Joins Mahershala Ali in 'Swan Song' for Apple TV+. TheWrap. Brian. Welk. November 19, 2020. November 19, 2020. November 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119220126/https://www.thewrap.com/glenn-close-joins-mahershala-ali-swan-song-apple-tv/. live.
- Beach . Adam . Adam Beach . adamruebenbeach . 1333970678232432643 . December 1, 2020 . Honored to be in this one https://t.co/sSvEn3dcug . en . June 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418114152/https://twitter.com/adamruebenbeach/status/1333970678232432643 . April 18, 2021 . live.
- Web site: Swan Song Production Start Date . 2020-10-25 . 2020-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201031163223/https://productionlist.com/production/swan-song-w-t-ellington/ . live .
- Hollywood North Buzz - YVRShoots . yvrshoots . 1332001685380599808 . 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 . en . June 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210418114150/https://twitter.com/yvrshoots/status/1332001685380599808 . April 18, 2021 . live.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2021-01-23 . 2021-04-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210409192310/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/BritishColumbia/AvailsProductionLists/Documents/Production-List.pdf . dead .
- Web site: Apple Bites Into Oscar Season December 17: Here's First Images Of Swan Song With Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close & Awkwafina. Deadline Hollywood. Mike Jr.. Fleming. September 13, 2021. September 13, 2021. July 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220717235015/https://deadline.com/2021/09/mahershala-ali-swan-song-apple-december-17-first-images-naomie-harris-glenn-close-awkwafina-benjamin-cleary-1234832202/. live.
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- Web site: Lattanzio. Ryan. 13 December 2021. 2022 Golden Globe Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza,' 'Squid Game,' 'West Side Story,' and More. 13 December 2021. IndieWire. 13 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213161156/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/12/golden-globe-nominations-2022-see-full-list-1234685129/. live.
- Web site: Hipes. Patrick. January 9, 2022. Golden Globes: The Power Of The Dog, West Side Story, Succession Lead Way – Complete Winners List. January 10, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. January 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110093216/https://deadline.com/2022/01/golden-globe-winners-list-movie-tv-awards-1234907035/. live.
- Web site: IFTA 2022 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE IRISH ACADEMY AWARDS. 4 March 2022. 28 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228181524/https://ifta.ie/awards/news/nominees_2022.php. live.
- Web site: IFTA ANNOUNCES THE SCREEN IRELAND - IFTA RISING STAR NOMINEES 2022. 4 March 2022. 4 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220304134109/https://www.ifta.ie/awards/news/risingstar2022.html. live.