‘Sing Sing’ Breakout Clarence Maclin to Lead Ray Panthaki’s Feature Directorial Debut ‘In Starland’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Alex Ritman Ray Panthaki, the British actor and filmmaker best knowns for roles in features including “Boiling Point” and “Colette” and shows such as “The Serpent Queen,” is set to make his feature directorial debut with “In Starland.” Based on a story by Panthaki and co-written with Jason Kavan, the film is described as a deeply personal, raw and thought-provoking exploration of generational divides and human connection.

Leading the project will be Clarence Maclin, whose breakout performance in “Sing Sing” has earned him supporting actor nominations at the BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards and Independent Spirit Awards, alongside a win at the Gotham Awards, plus an Oscar nomination for best adapted screenplay alongside Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley and John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield. “In Starland” will mark Maclin’s first major leading role.

Panthaki will produce the project alongside Daniel Khalili (“Trespass Against Us”) under their newly formed production company, Le Bateau Lavoir, which succeeds Panthaki’s Urban Way banner (“Boiling Point,” “Convenience”).

Emmy-winning producer Daisy Allsop will also produce under her Archface banner. Described as a “coming-of-middle-age” drama, “In Starland” follows a man struggling to break free from the challenges of small-town life.