Frank and Louis
Frank and Louis is a feature film that is in post-production with Participant Media, Zodiac Pictures and Peachtree & Vine Productions attached. Petra Biondina Volpe (director), Tyler Perry (producer) and Tim Palen (producer) are attached. It was scheduled to shoot in London, England in April 2025. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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 |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Frank and Louis
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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 Apr 28, 2026).