About: The Actor is a 2025 American crime mystery film directed by Duke Johnson in his solo directorial debut and first live-action feature. The screenplay, co-written by Johnson and Stephen Cooney, is based on Donald E. Westlake’s 2010 novel Memory. Set in the 1950s, the narrative follows New York actor Paul Cole (André Holland), who, after being beaten and left for dead in Ohio, loses his memory and becomes stranded in a mysterious small town. As he struggles to regain his identity and return home, he encounters various townsfolk, including a local costume designer named Edna (Gemma Chan).
Movie Title: The Actor
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: March 14, 2025
Director: Duke Johnson
Writers:
- Stephen Cooney
- Duke Johnson
Producers:
- Abigail Spencer
- Duke Johnson
- Paul Young
- Ken Kao
Cast:
- André Holland as Paul Cole
- Gemma Chan as Edna
- May Calamawy
- Asim Chaudhry
- Joe Cole as Nick
- Fabien Frankel
- Olwen Fouéré as Old Lady Track
- Edward Hogg as Make-Up Artist
- Toby Jones
- Youssef Kerkour as Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Bus Driver
- Simon McBurney
- Tanya Reynolds
- Tracey Ullman as Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
- Scott Alexander Young
Running Time: 98 minutes
Age Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Production Companies:
- Innerlight Films
- Underscore Films
- Waypoint Entertainment
Distributor: Neon
Music: Richard Reed Parry
Cinematography: Joe Passarelli
Editing: Garret Elkins
Production Details: Principal photography began in Budapest, Hungary, in November 2022 and concluded in April 2023. The film marks Johnson’s transition from animation to live-action storytelling.
Availability: The Actor is currently showing in select theaters. Information regarding digital streaming platforms or home media release dates has yet to be announced.
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