EXCLUSIVE:Ethan Embry(Blindspotting) andLi Jun Li(Babylon) have signed on to star inAlma and the Wolf, a new feature from directorMichael Patrick Jann(Drop Dead Gorgeous) and writer Abigail Miller.
In the psychological horror-mystery, set on the wild Oregon coast, Embry plays Ren Accord, a troubled police officer who must pull himself together when, while investigating a mysterious wolf attack, his estranged son goes missing.
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Others set to star in the pic include Jeremie Harris (Legion), Lukas Jann (Organ Trail), Kevin Allison (The State), Mather Zickel (Organ Trail), Beth Malone (Fun Home), Alexandra Doke (City on Fire), and Dana Millican (Soft & Quiet).
Ethan Embry, Li Jun LiGetty/Kamila Latala
Jann and David Codron are producing following their collaboration on the cult favoriteDrop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards and Ellen Barkin, and the horror WesternOrgan Trail.
Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron, and Viviana Zarragoitia are exec producing through TPC (formerly Three Point Capital).
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Republic Pictureshas worldwide rights for distribution by Paramount Global Content Distribution, with production underway in Oregon.
One of the stars of NetflixsGrace and Frankie, Embry has also been seen on series likeSneaky PeteandOnce Upon a Time, among many others.
Notable feature credits includeFirst Man,Blindspotting,Cheap Thrills,Sweet Home Alabama,Cant Hardly Wait,That Thing You Do!andEmpire Records, to name a few.
In addition to films like Damien ChazellesBabylonandRicki and the Flash, Li has been seen on series includingBased on a True Story,Sex/Life,Evil,The Exorcist,Quantico,Damages, and many more.
Also known for co-creating the sketch seriesThe State, Jann has additionally directed on series includingThe Good Doctor,Dirk Gentlys Holistic Detective Agency,Atypical,The Goldbergs,Childrens Hospital, andReno 911!, on which he was consulting producer, among many others.
Embry is repped by Independent Artist Group and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Li by Gersh, Authentic, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; and Jann by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
