Actresses Pamela Anderson, Lindsay Duncan, and Dakota Fanning are teaming up for Sally Potter’s upcoming family drama, “Alma”. The indie film follows an extended family who meet to scatter the ashes of their mother only to find that her continued haunting presence explosively, and often comically, unravels the secrets of their lives. “Babygirl” breakout Esther McGregor, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Earl Cave also co-star.
“Looking for the alchemical mix of great screen presences to bring a script into vivid life can feel like a treasure hunt,” Potter said in a statement. “Three of the cinematic jewels now set to be at the centre of the cast of ‘Alma’ are Pamela Anderson, Dakota Fanning and Lindsay Duncan … three brilliant actors I have wanted to work with for some time.”
She added: “Their remarkable individual qualities will combine with, amongst others, Arinzé Kene and three exciting young actors: Esther McGregor, Esmé Creed-Miles and Earl Cave.”
Anderson, who shot to fame in the 90’s lifeguard drama Baywatch, recently enjoyed a career renaissance thanks to her critically acclaimed performance in Showgirl. She will be working for the first time with Fanning, whose sister Elle Fanning recently acted opposite her in Karim Aïnouz’s thriller Rosebush Pruning.
Likewise, Potter previously worked with Elle Fanning on “Ginger & Rosa” (2012) and “The Roads Not Taken” (2020). “Alma” is her first film in five years since “The Roads Not Taken.”