Ray Panthaki has rounded out of the cast of his upcoming feature directorial debut “In Starland” and revealed a first look showing his lead star, “Sing Sing” breakout Clarence Maclin.
Written, directed and produced by Panthaki, the British actor and filmmaker best knowns for roles in features including “Boiling Point” and “Colette” and shows such as “The Serpent Queen,” the film recently completed principal photography in Mississippi.
Joining the cast alongside Maclin and previously announced Maxwell Cunningham (“Top Dog”), Marcus Scribner (“Black-ish”) and “Rival’s” breakout Bella Maclean are Miss Benny (Netflix’s “Glamorous”), Leesie Pinto (“Forever”), Tai’mua (“Dr Odyssey”), Colin Buckingham (“Mr Robot”), acclaimed dancers Kang Forever, Mollee Gray and Grammy-nominated singer Gallant. Also newly added is Ben Dickey, winner of the U.S. dramatic special jury award for acting at Sundance for Ethan Hawke’s “Blaze.”
“In Starland” is described as a “coming-of-middle-age” story that follows a...
Written, directed and produced by Panthaki, the British actor and filmmaker best knowns for roles in features including “Boiling Point” and “Colette” and shows such as “The Serpent Queen,” the film recently completed principal photography in Mississippi.
Joining the cast alongside Maclin and previously announced Maxwell Cunningham (“Top Dog”), Marcus Scribner (“Black-ish”) and “Rival’s” breakout Bella Maclean are Miss Benny (Netflix’s “Glamorous”), Leesie Pinto (“Forever”), Tai’mua (“Dr Odyssey”), Colin Buckingham (“Mr Robot”), acclaimed dancers Kang Forever, Mollee Gray and Grammy-nominated singer Gallant. Also newly added is Ben Dickey, winner of the U.S. dramatic special jury award for acting at Sundance for Ethan Hawke’s “Blaze.”
“In Starland” is described as a “coming-of-middle-age” story that follows a...
- 7/16/2025
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Director Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice) has tapped rising star Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place) and Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), to star in Helen & Teacher about famous Deafblind activist Hellen Keller and Anne Sullivan, her committed yet controlling translator and companion.
Simmonds, who will star as Keller, is in fact a distant cousin of the author and disability rights advocate.
Set during the early 1900’s, the movie will follow Keller’s tumultuous time at Radcliffe College of Harvard University when her rapidly expanding worldview and sexual awakening brings her into direct conflict with the more conservative Sullivan. When Ms. Sullivan is courted by the young and brilliant publisher, John Macy, tensions escalate between the two women threatening the bonds of their friendship.
Cornerstone will handle international sales and distribution and will commence sales at next month’s American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group and WME are overseeing the U.
Simmonds, who will star as Keller, is in fact a distant cousin of the author and disability rights advocate.
Set during the early 1900’s, the movie will follow Keller’s tumultuous time at Radcliffe College of Harvard University when her rapidly expanding worldview and sexual awakening brings her into direct conflict with the more conservative Sullivan. When Ms. Sullivan is courted by the young and brilliant publisher, John Macy, tensions escalate between the two women threatening the bonds of their friendship.
Cornerstone will handle international sales and distribution and will commence sales at next month’s American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group and WME are overseeing the U.
- 10/14/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“A Quiet Place” breakout Millicent Simmonds and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan will play Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan in the forthcoming feature film “Helen & Teacher.”
Simmonds, who is deaf, is a distant cousin of Deafblind activist Keller, and her casting marks a significant turning point for deaf representation on screen. Most adaptations of Keller’s story over the years have generally featured non-deaf actors.
Simmonds will star opposite Brosnahan, who will portray her committed yet controlling translator and companion Sullivan. Cornerstone will handle international sales and distribution, and is set to kick off sales at the American Film Market next month. UTA Independent Film Group and WME are overseeing the U.S. sale.
“Helen & Teacher” is based on the original screenplay by Laetitia Mikles and Westmoreland, in consultation with a team at the Helen Keller National Center for Youth and Adults.
Set during the early 1900s,...
Simmonds, who is deaf, is a distant cousin of Deafblind activist Keller, and her casting marks a significant turning point for deaf representation on screen. Most adaptations of Keller’s story over the years have generally featured non-deaf actors.
Simmonds will star opposite Brosnahan, who will portray her committed yet controlling translator and companion Sullivan. Cornerstone will handle international sales and distribution, and is set to kick off sales at the American Film Market next month. UTA Independent Film Group and WME are overseeing the U.S. sale.
“Helen & Teacher” is based on the original screenplay by Laetitia Mikles and Westmoreland, in consultation with a team at the Helen Keller National Center for Youth and Adults.
Set during the early 1900s,...
- 10/14/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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