Archie Yates, breakout star of Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit,” leads debutant Jordan Murphy Doidge’s coming-of-age drama “Clout | A Cautionary Tale.”
Yates scored a nomination at the Critics Choice Awards in the best young actor/actress category for “Jojo Rabbit.” In “Clout,” co-written by Tom Duthie, Tristam Thomas and Doidge, Yates plays boarding school teen Oskar who meets a tragic turn while proving himself in a bid for online fame. The script aims to be a hard-hitting social commentary that tackles hot-button issues like cyberbullying, viral obsession, and the erosion of truth in the digital sphere.
The cast also includes Nadine Marshall (“Tatami,” “Bob Marley: One Love”), Anna Wilson-Jones (“Victoria,” “Black Mirror”), Samuel Leakey (“Gretel & Hansel”) and social media influencer Kit Price.
The film is produced by Francis Chapman (Sundance winner “In The Summers”) for U.K.-based Pimlico Pictures. Principal photography has commenced and the script is being shot in both short and feature-length versions.
Doidge said: “‘Clout’ is a contemporary fable woven with a cautionary thread, a nostalgic nod to the literature and cinema that captivated my imagination growing up. Our film is poised to prompt audiences to evaluate their own relationship with social media. Immense effort has been dedicated to crafting chemistry amongst the cast, ensuring genuine camaraderie that prioritises real moments over performative focus. Collaborating with Nadine and Anna has been a blessing; they have provided massive support to the boys with care and consideration. Reaching this stage in the journey has been an exhilarating experience.”
Yates is represented by CAA and Atwell Artist Management, Marshall by Hamilton Hodell, Wilson-Jones by Conway van Gelder Grant and Leakey by Osbrink Talent Agency and The Artists Partnership.
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