The Listener

The Listener is a 2022 American drama film directed by Steve Buscemi and written by Alessandro Camon. It stars Tessa Thompson in the film's only on-screen role as a helpline volunteer. Cast Tessa Thompson as Beth Logan Marshall-Green Derek Cecil Margaret Cho Blu del Barrio Ricky Velez Alia Shawkat Jamie Hector Casey Wilson Bobby Soto Rebecca Hall Production The Listener is a contained drama written by Alessandro Camon and directed by Steve Buscemi. It is an American co-production between Olive Productions, Sight Unseen Pictures, Hantz Motion Pictures, and Atlas Industries. It stars Tessa Thompson in the film's only on-screen role. Filming took place in Los Angeles between August and September 2021. The feature film was announced on October 12, 2021, with reports that production had concluded. Release The film premiered as the closing film of the Giornate Degli Autori section of the 2022 Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2022. It will also screen as part of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Industry Selects section.