Female-Driven Thriller 'Cottontail' Sets Cast and Director
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The thriller 'Cottontail' has secured its leads, with Breeda Wool and Natasha Halevi set to star. The film, marking the feature directorial debut of Sander Gusinow, follows an escaped convict who ensnares two sisters in a psychological game. Production is moving forward with a team of producers.
Facts First
- Breeda Wool stars as Gwynnie Vail, a cunning escaped convict hiding in a remote cabin.
- Natasha Halevi and Leah Shannon play sisters who arrive seeking abortion medication.
- Sander Gusinow makes his feature directorial debut with a script that previously won a competition.
- Lee Arenberg co-stars as the sisters' domineering father.
- The film is produced by a team including Mikyla Bordner, Morgan Raymond, Jason Wilkinson, and Gusinow.
What Happened
Breeda Wool and Natasha Halevi have been cast to lead the thriller 'Cottontail'. Wool will play Gwynnie Vail, an escaped convict hiding in a remote cabin near the Idaho-Oregon border. Halevi and Leah Shannon will play sisters Autumn and Summer, who arrive at the cabin seeking abortion medication and become entangled in a psychological game. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Sander Gusinow, whose script 'Big Sisters' won the 2022 Screencraft Feature Competition grand prize. Lee Arenberg has also been cast as the sisters' domineering father. The film is being produced by Mikyla Bordner, Morgan Raymond, Jason Wilkinson, and Gusinow.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy psychological thrillers with complex female leads, this project may be one to watch. The film's premise touches on timely themes of reproductive rights and personal autonomy, which could make its story particularly resonant. The involvement of actors from popular series like 'The Walking Dead' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' suggests a level of production quality you might find appealing.
What's Next
With casting and key production roles now set, filming for 'Cottontail' is likely to begin soon. The project's progress could be one to follow for updates on its release timeline.