Amy Sedaris, Owen Thiele, Jaya Harper, Emil Wakim and Alex Consani are the latest to join the ensemble of A24's reunion comedy, Peaked. They will be joining previously announced cast members Emma Mackey, Levon Hawke, Mitra Jouhari, Gabby Windey, Laura Dern, and Simone Ashley.
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.
The comedy-drama follows two women, who were bullies in high school, as they reunite with their former victim at their 10-year reunion. Levitan is serving as executive producer on the film. Meanwhile, Gordon is serving as a producer along with David Hinojosa and Zach Nutman.
Last seen in Is This Thing On?, Amy Sedaris had a voice role in The Pout-Pout Fish earlier this year. She will next be seen in the Ol Parker directorial, Office Romance, which is currently in postproduction. She also has a role in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
A podcaster, Owen Thiele is known for Adults and was last seen in Overcompensating. Laura Dern's daughter, Jaya Harper, is known for Teenage Emotions and will soon be seen in Netflix's Roommates, headlined by Sadie Sandler. A comedian, Wakim was a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live for its 50th season. Alex Consani is a model and influencer.
