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David Mamet's "Speed-The-Plow" Film Adaptation Begins Production

2/8/2026

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David Mamet will direct a film adaptation of his 1988 play Speed-The-Plow, updating the story to center two film executives.
The cast features Anthony Mackie, Ben Mendelsohn, Sharon Stone, and Emily Alyn Lind, with filming set to start in Atlanta on February 18, 2026.
Mamet has pursued the project for more than a decade, with production support from various studios.

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Story summary

David Mamet will direct a film adaptation of his 1988 play Speed-The-Plow, updating the story to center two film executives.
The cast features Anthony Mackie, Ben Mendelsohn, Sharon Stone, and Emily Alyn Lind, with filming set to start in Atlanta on February 18, 2026.
Mamet has pursued the project for more than a decade, with production support from various studios.