Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will probably be seen within the Netflix household drama Leave the World Behind reverse Julia Roberts. Hollywood legends Denzel Washington was beforehand in talks As for one of many lead roles within the mission, which was first introduced again in July 2020, however Ali will now play that function, Deadline reported.
The movie relies on the novel of the identical title by author Ruman Alam. Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail is connected to direct and adapt the guide. Esmail beforehand labored with Julia Roberts on the primary season of Amazon Prime Video Series Homecoming.
Leave the World Behind follows two households, strangers to one another, who’re compelled collectively on a protracted weekend gone terribly unsuitable.
Roberts will play the mom of a household that rents a home and Ali will play the proprietor of the home. The story will discover themes of fatherhood, caste and sophistication.
The movie will probably be produced by Roberts by way of his Red Om Films banner and Esmail and Chad Hamilton by way of Esmail Corp. Alam will function an govt producer.
Ali, who has gained two Oscars for his efficiency in Moonlight and Green Book, will subsequent seem within the Apple Studios movie Swan Song.
he may also star in marvel studios film blade, to be directed by Basam Tariq.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
