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Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentOscar-nominee John Hawkes and Oscar-winner Allison Janney have come on board for roles in the real-life-inspired feature “To Leslie.” The actors join previously announced lead Andrea Riseborough. Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales and will introduce the project this month at virtual Cannes.

At first glance, there’s nothing original about the new father-son movie “End of Sentence.” We’ve seen estranged father/sons before—here the two are played by Logan Lerman and John Hawkes, displaying tough exteriors you couldn’t even crack with a hammer. But as the movie and its characters open up, “End of Sentence” reveals a tenderness hiding under its thick, clichéd exterior.

The pairing of John Hawkes and Logan Lerman as father and son was always going to be an interesting one. Unfortunately, it’s a shame that End of Sentence doesn’t do more with that duo.