Mark St. Cyr & Sonja O’Hara Leading Indie TV Pilot
EXCLUSIVE: With greenlight-chasing television producers continuing to take tips from independent film production, a pilot starring Mark St. Cyr (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) and Sonja O’Hara (Doomsday) is launching. 300 Feet Tall, billed as magical realism meets musical drama, will also star 12-year-old neurodivergent stage actress Colette Goodman and Drew Moerlein (Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra). Filmed in primarily in Redqood National Park, the pilot follows Mika (O’Hara), who, having suffered physically and mentally at the hands of her partner, Glenn (St. Cyr), is forced to come to terms with her choices when she is transported to a mythological land where she meets a younger version of herself (Goodman). Michelle Vezilj created and directed the pilot, which is being shopped to networks and streamers this summer. Kelly Price is the executive producer, with Moerlein, Kathy Sue Holtorf (Chapel) and Vexilj producing along with Ramfis Myrthil (Ricky). O’Hara is repped by Verve, Gotham Group, and Fox Rothschild, Goodman is repped by DDO, Moerlein is repped by DDO and JMason Entertainment, and St. Cyr is repped by Authentic Talent & Literary Management.
‘Insecure’s Yvonne Orji Hooked To ‘The Fisherman’
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy-nominated Insecure actress and comedian Yvonne Orji will exec produce The Fisherman, the feature directorial debut of Zoey Martinson that’s coming out of Ghana. Orji will participate through her In & Thru production label. The Fisherman, a whimsical comedy, tells the story of a retired traditional fisherman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is partnered with a wise and sarcastic taking fish. They embark on an adventure from a rural village to Accra, Ghana’s capital, where they are joined by three rebellious youths with dreams of owning their own boat. Cast includes Ricky Adelayitar (Beasts of No Nation), Endurance Grand, William Lamptey, Kiki Romi, Adwoa Akoto (I May Destroy You) and Dulo Harries. Luu Vision Mediais the producer, with Kofi OwusuAfriyieand KoreyJackson (Godfather of Harlem) at the helm. The Fisherman premiered last year at the Venice Film Festival where it made history as part of the Official Selection. It won the Fellini Medal at the Italian fest, but remains without distribution. Orji and In & Thru are repped by Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan LLP and The Lede Company.
Richard Armitage To Voice Lisa Jewell’s latest novel ‘Don’t Let Him In’
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Armitage, Joanne Froggatt, and Tamaryn Payne will voice the audiobook version of Lisa Jewell’s latest novel, Don’t Let Him In. The audiobook has been produced by Penguin Audio. The book’s plot follows the cunning actions of a seemingly perfect man as he inserts himself into a woman’s life with devastating effect. Discussing the project, James Keyte, Head of Content at Penguin Audio, said: “There is nothing our team enjoys more than working on a Lisa Jewell audiobook, and I think this might be her best yet. Richard Armitage is unforgettable as the devious Nick, and his narration will, at points, make the hair on the back of your neck tingle. And, to have a cast that also includes Joanne Froggatt, Gemma Whelan, and Tamaryn Payne is an absolute thrill.”
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