Actor David Dastmalchian is one of those guys that you’ve seen in a million films but probably never could remember his name. He’s appeared in “The Dark Knight,” “Prisoners,” and the two ‘Ant-Man’ films for Marvel Studios. Needless to say, he’s an accomplished actor. What film fans probably don’t realize is that he’s also a screenwriter, and his latest film “All Creatures Here Below” is about to hit theaters next month.
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As seen in the trailer, “All Creatures Here Below” stars Dastmalchian as a man trying to survive on the fringes of society. He works a low-paying job and isn’t above some more under-the-table, criminal activities on the side. However, when his partner Ruby discovers an infant baby during one of their less-than-savory activities, the duo goes on the run with the baby in tow. Of course, that’s when hell breaks loose.
“All Creatures Here Below” is the second collaboration for Dastmalchian, as star and screenwriter, and director Collin Schiffli. The duo previously worked on the 2014 film, “Animals.”
The film stars Karen Gillan, David Dastmalchian, Jennifer Morrison, John Doe, Richard Cabral, and David Koechner.
“All Creatures Here Below” arrives in theaters and VOD on May 17.
Here’s the synopsis:
Gensan (David Dastmalchian) and Ruby (Karen Gillan) live on the fringes of society in Los Angeles, struggling to survive in the face of abject poverty. On a fateful night, they strike out to seize something that has always been denied them, which sets in motion a series of events with dire consequences. Their impulsively committed crime puts them on run from the police. They seek refuge in their hometown of Kansas City, a place filled with the dark secrets that have haunted them since they fled years ago.