Exclusive: Mahershala Ali talks Swan Song and playing duel roles
Coming to theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 17 is the highly anticipated, star-studded film “Swan Song,” starring two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, who also serves as producer; eight-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close; and Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris. Golden Globe Award winner Awkwafina and Golden Globe Award nominee Adam Beach also star in the ensemble cast.
Set in the near future, “Swan Song” is a powerful, emotional journey told through the eyes of Cameron (Mahershala Ali), a loving husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness who is presented with an alternative solution by his doctor (Glenn Close) to shield his family from grief. As Cam grapples with whether or not to alter his family’s fate, he learns more about life and love than he ever imagined. “Swan Song” explores how far we will go, and how much we’re willing to sacrifice, to make a happier life for the people we love.
Ali won the Academy Award twice, for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the drama film Moonlight and in the comedy-drama film Green Book. He had the lead role in the third season of the HBO anthology crime series True Detective and starred in the second season of the Hulu comedy-drama series Ramy.
Ali gets to reunite with Harris, who he co-starred with the Oscar winning film, Moonlight. Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Ali regarding the film and playing duel role.
