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Lionsgate Drops Trailer for Wasteman, U.K. Prison Drama Set for February 20, 2026

Early TIFF buzz frames Cal McMau’s debut as a tense, performance-driven entry in the U.K. prison canon.

Overview

  • Lionsgate released a new trailer that broadens attention on the film following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • The feature is set to open in cinemas on 20 February 2026.
  • David Jonsson stars as Taylor, a parole-seeking inmate whose prospects are threatened by new cellmate Dee, played by Tom Blyth.
  • The film marks Cal McMau’s feature directorial debut, produced with backing from Philip Barantini and written by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran.
  • Trailer pull-quotes highlight a tense, brutal tone and praise Jonsson and Blyth for powerhouse performances.