Breeda Wool, Natasha Halevi to star in Sander Gusinow's 'Cottontail'
Washington DC, May 13
Actresses Breeda Wool and Natasha Halevi are set to lead Sander Gusinow's female-driven thriller 'Cottontail,' reported Variety.
According to the outlet, Wool stars as Gwynnie Vail, described as a "cunning escaped convict hiding out in a remote cabin near the Idaho-Oregon border."
Per the official logline, "When sisters Autumn (Halevi) and Summer (Leah Shannon) arrive after crossing state lines in search of abortion medication, Gwynnie entangles them in a brutal psychological game that tests loyalty, survival and control."
"I've always wanted to inhabit a character like Gwynnie Vail - feral, untethered and operating outside society's rules. 'Cottontail' honours the slasher tradition while subverting it." said Wool.
To Halevi, the film is "a sharp, multifaceted exploration of survival and sisterhood in a world that isn't built for women" according to Variety.
Wool has had a number of prior on-screen credits, including "Mr. Mercedes," "National Treasure: Edge of History" and "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live." She also recently guest-starred on 'NCIS.'
Halevi has previously appeared in 'Peacemaker,' 'Superman' and 'The Buildout.'
Also co-starring are Shannon ("Ouiji: A New Beginning") and Lee Arenberg ("Pirates of the Caribbean," "Once Upon a Time"). Arenberg will play the sisters' domineering father.
"Cottontail" is Gusinow's feature directorial debut. His script "Big Sisters" was the 2022 Screencraft Feature Competition grand prize winner, and he holds a master's degree in playwriting and screenwriting from Columbia University, reported Variety.
"Cottontail" is produced by Mikyla Bordner, Morgan Raymond, Jason Wilkinson and Gusinow.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A Hollywood film about sisters crossing state lines for abortion medication - that's a very American story but the themes of sisterhood and survival are universal. We need more female-led genre films in India too! Breeda Wool as a "feral, untethered" convict sounds intriguing. Lee Arenberg playing a domineering father adds another layer. Will watch if it comes to streaming. 👀
Honestly, it's refreshing to see a thriller that's not just about a male hero saving the day. The logline hints at complex female dynamics - a cunning escaped convict, two sisters in crisis, and a psychological game. But I hope the abortion angle is handled with sensitivity and not just used for shock value. The director's Columbia pedigree gives some hope for nuanced storytelling.
Finally a female-driven slasher that subverts the genre! 🎬 Love that they're combining survival thriller with social commentary about reproductive rights. The sisters' journey across state lines feels very timely in America right now. As an Indian viewer, I appreciate when Hollywood films tackle these real-world issues within genre frameworks. Breeda Wool was great in Mr. Mercedes, so excited to see her in this. 💪
The concept sounds promising - a female-centric thriller with psychological depth. However, I'm a bit wary of how the abortion element will be portrayed. In India, where we have MTP laws but still face stigma, such themes need careful handling. That said, having seen Breeda Wool in The Walking Dead, she brings intensity. The Idaho-Oregon border setting should give some beautiful but harsh cinematography. Let's hope the script does justice to the premise.🤞
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