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Last Meals: Mikkelsen's Gripping Tale of Guilt and Redemption

5/8/2025

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Mads Mikkelsen and Boyd Holbrook lead the cast in "Last Meals," a gripping prison drama directed by Ramin Bahrani. The story centers on Walter Karat, a former White House chef tasked with preparing final meals for death row inmates, including the defiant Jeffrey Reed, who embarks on a hunger strike. Filming kicks off in Ireland later this year, delving into profound themes of guilt and redemption.

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Story summary

Mads Mikkelsen and Boyd Holbrook lead the cast in "Last Meals," a gripping prison drama directed by Ramin Bahrani. The story centers on Walter Karat, a former White House chef tasked with preparing final meals for death row inmates, including the defiant Jeffrey Reed, who embarks on a hunger strike. Filming kicks off in Ireland later this year, delving into profound themes of guilt and redemption.