Solitary (upcoming film)

Solitary is an upcoming American drama film written, directed, and produced by Nate Parker.^[1] It stars David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper and Jimmie Fails.

Solitary
Directed by	Nate Parker
Written by	Nate Parker
Produced by	Nate Parker Aaron L. Gilbert Kevin Turen Christina Lee Storm
Starring	David Oyelowo Olivia Washington Barry Pepper Jimmie Fails Aiden Stoxx
Production companies	Bron Studios Creative Wealth Media Yoruba Saxon Productions
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

After years of being locked in solitary confinement, a man is released into a newly self-isolating society.

Cast

• David Oyelowo as Chris Newborn
• Olivia Washington as Tara Benton
• Barry Pepper as Hersh
• Jimmie Fails as Keith Newborn
• Aiden Stoxx as Jake Benton
• Thomas Cadrot as Derek
• Alexander Davis as Bully
• Andres Soto as Server
• Matthew Mylrea as Local Patron
• Naomi Simpson as Annie
• Gerardo Barcala as Hazmet Man
• Kate Gajdosik as CNN News Anchor
• Julie Nolin as Reporter
• Yorkie Joaquin as Orderly
• Nigel Gentry as Prison Guard
• Mozhgan Dahmardnezhad as Kamal

Production

In May 2020, it was announced David Oyelowo had joined the cast of the film, with Nate Parker directing and writing the film, and Bron Studios set to finance and produce the film.^[2] In September 2020, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper, and Jimmie Fails joined the cast of the film.^[3]

Principal photography began in September 2020.^[4]