Alireza Shojaei set to Star in Meelad Moaphi’s HIS FATHER’S SON

Alireza Shojaei (Star Trek: Discovery, The Lottery, The Dirties) has signed on to star in writer/director Meelad Moaphi’s upcoming drama feature film His Father’s Son. The film is Produced by Momo Daud, Spencer Hahn and Stephen Raglow.

His Father’s Son is a feature film, produced by Telefilm Canada’s “Talent to Watch” program, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Toronto Arts Council.

His Father’s son is a story about a young Iranian-Canadian chef named Amir played by Alireza Shojaei who struggles to prevent his family’s unraveling after discovering a secret about his parents past.

The ensemble cast for Meelad Moaphi’s feature includes Parham Rownaghi, Gus Tayari, Mitra Lohrasb and Romina D’Ugo.

The project is set to start filming in Toronto this June and planned for a festival circuit and theatrical release starting in 2024.

Article written by Holly Bingham, Toronto, Ontario. 2023