Phantom Halo -

: Includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster ( Game of Thrones ), Luke Kleintank ( The Man in the High Castle ), Rebecca Romijn ( X-Men ), and Tobin Bell ( Saw ).

From Short to Feature: Phantom Halo - Creative Screenwriting

The story follows two brothers, Beckett (Luke Kleintank) and Samuel Emerson (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), who live in a state of constant financial instability due to their father, Warren (Sebastian Roché). Warren is a failed, alcoholic Shakespearean actor whose gambling debts frequently put the family in danger. To survive, the brothers run a unique street scam: Phantom Halo

: Samuel performs passionate Shakespearean monologues on the Santa Monica Promenade to distract crowds.

: Reviews were largely mixed. While many praised the performances—particularly Brodie-Sangster’s—others found the plot overstuffed with too many subplots, such as the counterfeiting and a "chemistry-free" romance. : Includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster ( Game of Thrones

: The film heavily incorporates Shakespearean themes and dialogue, often drawing parallels between the family's struggles and classic tragic tropes.

: While the audience is mesmerized, Beckett picks their pockets to pay the family's bills. To survive, the brothers run a unique street

: Critics often describe the film as a blend of heist thriller, family melodrama, and coming-of-age story. Production & Reception