EXCLUSIVE: Director Daniel DelPurgatorio has rounded out the cast for his sci-fi horror mysteryMarshmallow, withPaul Soter(Super Troopers), Giorgia Whigham (Waco: The Aftermath),Alysia Reiner(Better Things) andMaxwell Whittington-Cooper(Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies) coming aboard for roles in the indie soon heading into production.
The actors join an ensemble that also includes Kue Lawrence, Kai Cech, Max Malas, Corbin Bernsen and Pierson Fode, as previously announced.
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(L-R) Paul Soter, Giorgia Whigham, Alysia Reiner, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper and Pierson FodeAndrew H Walker/Getty/Miguel Herrera/Adam Kay
Written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday),Marshmallowis set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real.
As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface.
Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.
Warner Davis and Todd Friedman will produce, with Hemlock Circle Productions aboard as the production company, and Robert Kurtzman to oversee special effects.
Perhaps best known for starring in theSuper Troopersfilms, Soter has also been seen in titles likeBeerfestandThe Dukes of Hazzard, as well as the more recent Searchlight/Hulu comedyQuasiand truTVsTacoma FD.
Most recently appearing on ShowtimesWaco: The Aftermath, Whigham has also been seen on shows likeThe Orville,Legacies,Scream: The TV SeriesandThe Punisher, to name a few.
She was part of the cast of NetflixsSierra Burgess Is a Loserand will be seen coming up in theTedTV series.
Known for roles onOrange Is the New BlackandBetter Things, Reiner has more recently been seen onThe Rookie,Law & OrderandMs.
Marvel.
Shell next be seen in the filmThe Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, which premiered in Cannes Directors Fortnight, as well as the sci-fi dramedyO Horizonwith Maria Bakalova, Adam Pally and David Strathairn.
Whittington-Cooper stars on Paramount+sGrease: Rise of the Pink Ladiesand also counts amongst his TV credits shows likeThe Equalizer,Godfather of HarlemandWhen They See Us.
Hes also previously appeared in the filmsThe PhotographandHuman Capitaland will next be seen playing John Lewis in Netflixs historical dramaRustin.
Soter is repped by Echo Lake Entertainment; Whigham by Range Media Partners; Reiner by A3 Artists Agency and Schreck Rose Dapello; and Whittington-Cooper by A3 Artists Agency and Authentic Talent & Literary Management.
