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 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 Dax Rey as Cory, Cameron and Poppy's son (age 8)
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. In September, Naomie Harris joined the cast, and Awkwafina and Glenn Close signed on in November. Adam Beach announced he was added to the cast in December.
Principal photography began on November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada and concluded on February 6, 2021. The film was released on December 17, 2021.
Reception Critical response On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Accolades +CeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)/Nominee(s)Results22nd Black Reel AwardsOutstanding Actor Mahershala Ali75th British Academy Film AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role2nd Critics' Choice Super AwardsBest Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy MovieBest Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie79th Golden Globe AwardsBest Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaMahershala Ali18th Irish Film & Television AwardsBest FilmBest DirectorBenjamin ClearyBest ScriptBest EditingNathan NugentBest SoundSteve FanaganBest VFXEd Bruce & Manuel MartinezRising StarBenjamin Cleary53rd NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Actor in a Motion PictureMahershala Ali
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Official screenplay