Mahershala Ali, a two-time Academy Award winner, has finally found the appropriate project for his feature film debut as the lead actor.

Ali, who earned Academy Awards for his supporting performances in "Green Book" and "Moonlight," stars in the upcoming thriller "Swan Song," which will premiere on Apple TV+ on Dec. 27.

"Whether you're leading or supporting or in an ensemble, you're always trying to look for good material," Ali explained. "And especially being an actor of color in this business and coming up there ... if you see yourself a certain way and you want to be of a certain type of ilk ... you get stuck in these little weird pockets if you're not careful."

"Swan Song" is set shortly and follows a terminally ill man who can duplicate himself to spare his family the pain of his death.

While it may sound high-tech, co-star Naomie Harris clarified that the film is not sci-fi.

"I believe that ultimately, it is about love. It's an ode to true love, not idealized love, but genuine, deep, meaningful love "As Harris stated.

Director Benjamin Cleary makes his feature film debut with this flick. Cleary earned an Academy Award for his short film "Stutterer." in 2016.

Cleary believes that "Swan Song" would stimulate thought-provoking discussions about death.

"I hope it's getting us to ask, 'What would what would you do in the situation?' and starting some interesting emotional conversations for people," Cleary added.