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Wasteman

Wasteman

A bold new vision of life inside.

20267.71h 30m

Overview

Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.

Directed by Cal McMau
Written by Eoin Doran, Hunter Andrews
Produced by Sophia Gibber, Myles Payne
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Top Cast

David Jonsson

David Jonsson

Taylor

Tom Blyth

Tom Blyth

Dee

Neil Linpow

Neil Linpow

Robby

Cole Martin

Cole Martin

Adam

Corin Silva

Corin Silva

Gaz

Layton Blake

Layton Blake

Maxi

K

Keaton Ancona-Francis

Stu

Robert Rhodes

Robert Rhodes

Scrawny Prisoner

J

Jack Barker

Cook up Prisoner

L

Lunga Skosana

Nurse

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Themes & Keywords

prisonmale friendshipparoleparoleeprison drama

About Wasteman

Wasteman is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 2026 exploring themes of prison, male friendship, parole, parolee, prison drama. Directed by Cal McMau, it stars David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, Neil Linpow. Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.

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