Frank and Louis
As of October 3, 2026, Frank and Louis is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Participant Media, Zodiac Pictures and Peachtree & Vine Productions. Attached are director Petra Biondina Volpe; writer Esther Bernstorff; and producers Tyler Perry, Tim Palen and 2 others. Cast includes Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lennie James. It was scheduled to start shooting in London, England in April 2025. Production List last updated this listing on October 3, 2026.
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Project Summary
Frank & Louis is an upcoming prison drama directed by Petra Volpe. The film explores the journey of a long-term inmate who begins working as a caregiver for fellow prisoners afflicted with memory loss diseases. Initially, he views this role as a strategic move to improve his chances for parole. However, as he forms deep connections with the inmates under his care, he undergoes a profound emotional transformation, discovering unexpected avenues for redemption within the prison's harsh environment.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Petra Biondina Volpe |
Production
| Producer | Tyler Perry |
| Producer | Tim Palen |
| Producer | Reto Schaerli |
| Producer | Lukas Hobi |
Writing
| Writer | Esther Bernstorff |
| Writer | Petra Biondina Volpe |
Cast
| Cast | Kingsley Ben-Adir |
| Cast | Lennie James |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/frank-and-louis (last updated Oct 3, 2026).