Laura Dern (L) and Simone Ashley (R) 
News

Laura Dern, Simone Ashley to star in Peaked

Laura Dern and Simone Ashley are some of the new cast members of Peaked, which is set to be directed by actor Molly Gordon, who is known for her role in The Bear

Cinema Express Desk

Laura Dern and Simone Ashley have joined the cast of Peaked, an upcoming comedy-drama from A24. The ensemble cast of the film also includes Emma Mackey, Levon Hawke, Mitra Jouhari, and Gabby Windey.

Peaked is directed by actor Molly Gordon, who is known for her role in The Bear. Gordon has written the script along with Allie Levitan. Both the director and the writer are also part of the film’s cast. According to reports, the film is set to begin shooting next month.

Levitan is serving as executive producer on the film. Meanwhile, Gordon is serving as a producer along with David Hinojosa and Zach Nutman.

The comedy-drama follows two women, who were bullies in high school, as they reunite with their former victim at their 10-year reunion. Dern was recently seen in Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On?. Meanwhile, Ashley will be seen in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is set to release on May 1.

Assi Movie Review: No time for restraint in this scathing and unsettling social-drama

Lucky The Superstar director Uday Mahesh: Acting made me lazy

Abrid Shine: Action Hero Biju helped me break rules

When is Tovino Thomas-starrer Lokah Chapter 2 going on floors? Kalyani Priyadarshan confirms she’s on board

What To Watch This Week in Theatres: Ghilli, Thunivu and more