Acclaimed British writer/director Sally Potter (“The Party”) is back and has assembled quite a group of actors for her latest feature effort, “Alma.” A trio of actresses have been tapped for lead roles in the family dramedy from Potter, with Pamela Anderson (“The Last Showgirl”), Dakota Fanning (“The Perfect Couple”), and Lindsay Duncan (“Birdman”) being named as the news hails from Variety.
They also add the rest of the cast will feature Arinzé Kene (“I’m Your Woman,” “Harvest”), Esther McGregor (“Babygirl,” “We Were Liars”), Esmé Creed-Miles (“Hanna,” “Silver Haze”) and Earl Cave (“The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” “The Sweet East”) with more names expected to be added in the coming weeks.
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“Alma” is a film that explores an “extended family who meet to scatter the ashes of their mother, only to find that her continued haunting presence, explosively and often comically, unravels the secrets of their lives.”
Bankside Films is handling the worldwide sales for “Alma” ahead of the Cannes Film Festival and will be introducing the film to buyers/suitors at the heated French film market that concurrently occurs during the festival in May.
“Looking for the alchemical mix of great screen presences to bring a script into vivid life can feel like a treasure hunt,” said Potter in an official statement posted by the outlet. “Three of the cinematic jewels now set to be at the centre of the cast of ‘Alma’ are Pamela Anderson, Dakota Fanning, and Lindsay Duncan. Three brilliant actors I have wanted to work with for some time. Their remarkable individual qualities will combine with, amongst others, Arinzé Kene and three exciting young actors: Esther McGregor, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Earl Cave.”
Potter’s latest film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to shoot in England this September.
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