Another member of the Cronenberg family is about to step into theaters for the first time. Following her fatherDavid Cronenberg’s nightmarish body horrorsinThe FlyandVideodromeand her brotherBrandon Cronenberg’s sci-fi scares inInfinity PoolandPossessor, the multi-hyphenateCaitlin Cronenbergenters the realm of dystopian satire with her feature debutHumane. StarringGrace and Frankie’sPeter Gallagheralong withJay BaruchelandEmily Hampshire, the film portrays the aftermath of an ecological collapse as governments around the world ask civilians to take part in a voluntary euthanasia program to save everything. Ahead of the film’s release, Collider is excited to share an exclusive sneak peek at an argument between Gallagher and Baruchel that says a lot about who these characters are and their mindset during this crisis.
Humanerevolves around a family in a wealthy enclave who wrestles with the implications of the government program. The father, prolific retired newsman Charles York (Gallagher),hosts a dinner with his grown childrento tell them that he’s decided to give up his life for the initiative. However, things quickly spiral out of hand, causingtensions within the familyto emerge and clashing viewpoints to leave everyone at each other’s throats. Baruchel’s character, Charles' government apologist son Jarod, is especially at odds with Charles due to his quick defense of their nation amid some disturbing rumors.
‘Humane’ Reunites Gallagher and Baruchel as Father and Son
Cronenberg’s debut won’t be the first time a messy familial bond has connected Baruchel and Gallagher. The third season of FXX’sMan Seeking Woman, which starred Baruchel as the struggling Josh Greenberg, featured Gallagher as a guest in an episode as theBlackBerrylead’s estranged father, Joel Greenberg. In addition to Hampshire, best known forher longtime role as Stevie Budd inSchitt’s Creek, the pair are joined inHumanebySebastian Chacon,Alanna Bale,Enrico Colantoni, andSirena Gulamgaus. The screenplay was penned byMichael Sparaga.
Humanedebutsin theaters on Friday, April 26. Shudder will be the streaming home for Cronenberg’s debut starting on July 26. Check out the exclusive sneak peek below.
