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Watching Mr. Pearson

“Who sticks around when it all goes away?”

2026

Drama Comedy History

Director: Dillon Bentlage

Writers: Dillon Bentlage, Simon Kienitz Kincade

Overview

When a once famous actor can no longer decipher the past from the present, two devoted caretakers discover that imagination and performance may be the only way to help him reconnect with the world that's left him behind.

Cast

10 people

Photo of Hugo Armstrong as Robert Pearson

Hugo Armstrong

Robert Pearson

Dominika Zawada

Caroline

Luis Miguel Garcia Rizo

Miguel

Photo of Sam Bullington as Young Robert

Sam Bullington

Young Robert

Photo of Zainab Jah as The Advisor

Zainab Jah

The Advisor

Samantha Rose Valletta

Madeline / Hooker

Photo of Paul Kandarian as Tailor Shop Owner

Paul Kandarian

Tailor Shop Owner

Photo of Jeff Essex as Mr. Columbus / Morgue Employee

Jeff Essex

Mr. Columbus / Morgue Employee

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