Bill Skarsgard (Hemlock Grove and soon to be seen in It), Bella Thorne (The Duff), Joel McHale (Community), and Maude Apatow (This is 40) have signed on to star in Assassination Nation. Described as an edgy thriller, the newly announced cast join Odessa Young, Hari Nef, ABRA, and Suki Waterhouse in the drama from writer/director Sam Levinson. Filming’s expected to begin soon in Louisiana.
Announcing the new cast members, Foxtail Entertainment’s Anita Gou and Matthew Malek said, “We couldn’t be happier with this amazing ensemble cast that is going to bring Assassination Nation to life in a big way. Sam has such a strong vision for the film that will combine an incredible story, a unique visual style, and now a killer cast that is anything but ordinary. Bron Studios and Phantom Four are amazing partners with a kindred sense for exceptional storytelling.”
David Goyer and Kevin Turen of Phantom Four and Aaron L. Gilbert of Bron Studios are producing. Jason Cloth and Andy Pollack of Creative Wealth Media are executive producing.
The Plot: Assassination Nation follows four teenage girls in a small suburb who become the focus of unwanted, world-wide media attention after their personal information is leaked by an anonymous hacker.
