A Mistake (2024) is an upcoming medical-drama film directed and written by Christine Jeffs. The film features Elizabeth Banks in the principal role of a physician who unintentionally leads to a patient’s death by allowing a less experienced colleague to take the lead during surgery.
This gripping tale is adapted from a novel by New Zealand author Carl Shuker, exploring the intricate challenges faced by medical professionals where even the smallest errors can result in life or death consequences.
A Mistake (2024) debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7, 2024. It has subsequently secured distribution through Quiver Distribution, which released the film in theaters on September 21, 2024.
Cast and Characters of A Mistake (2024)
In A Mistake (2024), Elizabeth Banks portrays Beth Taylor, a dedicated surgeon.
Elizabeth Banks boasts a prolific career in the film industry, with significant roles in popular franchises such as Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, the 2019 Charlie’s Angels reboot, the The Hunger Games series, and the Pitch Perfect films.
In addition to her film career, Elizabeth is well-known for her recurring television roles in series like Scrubs and Modern Family, the latter earning her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Apart from Elizabeth Banks, the cast of A Mistake (2024) includes:
- Mickey Sumner as Robin, a nurse whose relationship with Beth deteriorates following the tragic incident.
- Simon McBurney as a hospital administrator in Wellington with a personal vendetta against Beth.
- Acacia O’Connor as Lisa, the patient whose death impacts Beth profoundly.
- Richard Crouchley as Richard, Beth’s assistant who shares responsibility for Lisa’s fate.
- Fern Sunderland as Jessica.
- Matthew Sunderland as Owen.
- Rena Owen as Tessa.
- Joel Tobeck as Alastair.
- Byron Coll as Jason Letham.
- Niwa Whaturia as a bioethicist who confronts Beth about her grave error.
- Emmett Skilton as Alexander Colton.
- Ian Hughes as Dr. Ben Matthews.
- Ella Hope-Higginson as Josie.
- Nick Dunbar as Simon Martin.
- Sam Wang as Junior Director.
- Ally Xue as Mei-Lynn.
- Emma Draper as Jan.
About the Novel Behind A Mistake (2024)
A Mistake (2024) is an adaptation from the novel by Carl Shuker, first published in 2019. The book was nominated for the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. One judge noted:
“A Mistake is a masterful dissection of truth and fallibility, hubris and high-minded sexism, in the form of a literary thriller. This sharp-eyed, sharp-elbowed tale combines an astute understanding of medicine and its political dynamics with exceptional storytelling.”
Carl Shuker began his writing career in 2005 with the release of his debut novel, The Method Actors, a thriller and love story set in Tokyo’s darker corners at the dawn of the 21st century.
In 2006, he released The Lazy Boys, exploring themes of nihilism and toxic masculinity within New Zealand’s rugby culture. His notable works also include the 2011 short story collection Three Novellas for a Novel and the 2013 novel Anti Lebanon.
A Mistake (2024) is currently screening in theaters across North America.
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