Tessa Thompson and Michael Shannon join Mads Mikkelsen in Last Meals! Get full cast details, plot updates, and production news.
Acclaimed Hollywood stars Tessa Thompson (Creed, Thor: Ragnarok) and Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals, 99 Homes) have officially joined the high-profile ensemble of Last Meals. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ramin Bahrani (The White Tiger, 99 Homes), the upcoming prison drama stars Mads Mikkelsen (Another Round, Casino Royale) alongside Boyd Holbrook (Logan, A Complete Unknown). Produced by Sentient Entertainment with international distribution handled by HanWay Films, principal photography is scheduled to kick off in late 2026.
Key Information
- Movie Title: Last Meals
- Director & Adapter: Ramin Bahrani
- Screenwriter: Justin Piasecki (Based on his Academy Nicholl Award-winning script)
- Lead Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook, Tessa Thompson, Michael Shannon
- Production Companies: Sentient Entertainment, HanWay Films, Black Bench Productions
- Lead Producer: Renée Tab (Dead Ringers, Sound of Freedom)
- Genre: Psychological Drama, Political Thriller, Legal Mystery
- Official Social Platforms: Sentient Entertainment Official Site, HanWay Films Official X Account
What Is the Plot of Last Meals?
Written by Justin Piasecki, the narrative examines redemption, political ambition, and the human condition within the prison system.
- A Chef's Downfall: Mads Mikkelsen plays Walter Karat, a disgraced former White House chef whose career collapse lands him a job cooking final requested meals for death row inmates at a maximum-security prison.
- The Resistance Inmate: Walter's highly structured existence unravels when he meets Reed, played by Boyd Holbrook, a condemned prisoner on a hunger strike who refuses both his final meal and Walter's attempts to connect.
- Uncovering the Truth: As Walter tries to break through Reed's silence, an unexpected bond forms between the two men. Convinced of Reed's innocence, Walter risks his own safety to investigate the case and uncover buried evidence.
Who Do Tessa Thompson and Michael Shannon Play in Last Meals?
The new additions bring critical external pressure to the central mystery surrounding Walter and Reed's fight for justice.
- Tessa Thompson as Hannah: Thompson portrays Hannah, an ambitious local food critic with serious investigative journalism aspirations. Drawn into Walter's orbit, she evolves from a skeptical outsider into a vital ally as the pair attempt to expose systemic corruption.
- Michael Shannon as Governor George Callahan: Marking his fourth collaboration with director Ramin Bahrani after 99 Homes, HBO's Fahrenheit 451, and Vegas: A Love Story, Shannon plays Governor George Callahan. Callahan serves as the central political figure navigating a high-stakes clemency battle while running a heated presidential campaign.
Stay tuned for official set photos and festival premiere announcements on the HanWay Films Official Portal.