Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a 2014 non-fiction book by American surgeon Atul Gawande. The book addresses end-of-life care, hospice care, and also contains Gawande's reflections and personal stories. He suggests that medical care should focus on well-being rather than survival. Being Mortal has won awards, appeared on lists of best books, and been featured in a documentary.
In February 2022, Searchlight Pictures announced the development of a film adaptation written, directed, and produced by Aziz Ansari in his feature directorial debut. It was set to star Ansari, Bill Murray, Keke Palmer, and Seth Rogen. After principal photography began on March 28, 2022, Searchlight halted production on April 18 and officially suspended production on April 20 after investigating a complaint filed against Murray for "inappropriate behavior" a week prior.
Being Mortal has been suggested to play 4 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.
