Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman have all signed on to star in the upcoming dark comedy pepper fingersco-directed by first-time director Ed Benda and Steven Helstad. Helstad wrote the script and Goodman executive produced. Additional cast members Sarah Herman and Paul Stanko have now been cast, with production scheduled to begin next spring. The film is produced by Beyond the Porch and Gold Tree Studios.
pepper fingers It tells the story of a recently empty-nest mother (Greer) who discovers a human finger in her fast-food chili bowl. When she extorts cash from the restaurant, the situation spirals out of control and her life is thrown into chaos.
As of now, Astin, Cranston and Goodman’s roles are being kept under wraps.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better cast to bring our quirky black comedy to the big screen,” said co-directors Benda and Herstad. “We are excited for the opportunity to share this wonderful slice of Midwestern life with audiences around the world,” they added.
Sam Sandweiss (Darkwell Entertainment), Tim Chonacas (Gold Tree Studios) and Jo Henriquez serve as producers. pepper fingers The film was released globally during the American Film Market in Las Vegas, with Moonstone Entertainment handling the film’s international distribution and Gershin handling domestic distribution.
Greer, whose career has included more than 200 credits in television and film, will next appear in the second season of the Apple TV+ series the last thing he told mewhere she and 13 ongoing30 Co-starring Jennifer Garner. Her other upcoming projects include the Lionsgate film Best Christmas pageant ever and long roadan untitled Apple TV+ series starring Jason Keller opposite Owen Wilson, and a standalone series from Rob Burnett exist condolences As Marc Maron’s ex-wife. Astin received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film Lord of the Rings trilogy, set to debut on Broadway this holiday season as Santa Claus Elf: The Musical.
Goodman will next star in Alejandro G. Iñàrritu’s untitled film for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, as well as breaking Bad Star Cranston is set to star everything will be fine Opposite Allison Janney. Cranston will also begin production on Barry Levinson’s assassination Starring opposite Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser and Mark Pellington lone wolf Opposite Lily Gladstone.
Greer is repped by Artists First, CAA and Felker Toczek Suddleson. Astin is represented by Stewart Talent, WME, Luber Roklin Entertainment and Brecheen Feldman. Cranston is represented by UTA and Johnson Shapiro. Goodman is represented by Gersh, Frankfurt Kurnit and Shafran PR.
