Wasteman
Short description
Taylor is a prisoner seeking a fresh start and a reunion with his estranged son after a long sentence. His hopes for parole are threatened when he is paired with a new cellmate named Dee. While Dee initially mentors him, a brutal attack forces Taylor to decide if he will protect his companion or prioritize his own path to freedom.
This crime drama thriller was directed by Cal McMau and written by Eoin Doran and Hunter Andrews. The film stars David Jonsson as Taylor and Tom Blyth as Dee, with supporting roles played by Alex Hassell, Neil Linpow, Paul Hilton, and Corin Silva. Produced in the United Kingdom by Bankside Films, Agile Films, Hoopsa Films, and It's All Made Up Productions, the project operated with a budget of 1 million USD.
The film earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office, recouping its production costs. It has been well received by viewers, holding a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a 7.3 rating on TMDB from 90 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- While preparing for the shoot, David Johnson (who played Taylor) lost 13 kg.
- For the sake of authenticity, the filmmakers worked closely with Switchback, a charitable organization dedicated to providing assistance and rehabilitation for former prisoners.
- Initially, Josh and Benny Safdie were appointed as directors, but they eventually left the project to film the thriller Uncut Gems (2019), and the project was shelved for several years.
- The film recreated authentic phone footage recorded by prisoners.
- The name 'Sophia' can be seen on the neck of the main character, played by Tom Blyth. This is a reference to the film's producer, Sophia Gibber.
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