Run This Town (film)

Run This Town is an 2019 drama film written and directed by Ricky Tollman. It stars Ben Platt, Nina Dobrev, Mena Massoud, Damian Lewis, Jennifer Ehle and Scott Speedman.

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2019.

Premise
Details the turbulent final year of Rob Ford’s tenure as Mayor of Toronto.

Cast

 * Ben Platt as Bram
 * Nina Dobrev as Ashley
 * Mena Massoud as Kamal
 * Damian Lewis as Rob Ford
 * Jennifer Ehle
 * Scott Speedman
 * Gil Bellows
 * Emmanuel Kabongo

Production
It was announced in March 2018 that Ben Platt, Nina Dobrev, Mena Massoud and Damian Lewis were cast in the film. Filming began the next month in Toronto, along with the additions of Jennifer Ehle, Scott Speedman and Gil Bellows to the cast. Lewis, playing the role of Ford, was spotted on set in extensive makeup and donning a body suit.

Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2019.