WASTEMAN is a 2025 British prison drama film directed by Cal McMau from a screenplay by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran. The film stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth. Wasteman premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2025, and was released in the United Kingdom by Lionsgate on 20 February 2026.
Parolee Taylor (David Jonsson) whose hopes of a fresh start are jeopardized by the arrival of new cellmate Dee (Tom Blyth). As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond – forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.
The cast includes David Jonsson (The Long Walk), Tom Blyth (People We Meet On Vacation), Alex Hassell, and Corin Silva.
WASTELAND is set to debut in select theaters April 17th, courtesy of Vertigo Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.