Mena Suvari, known for her role in American Beauty, is set to star in the upcoming teen body-swap comedy The Incredible Edible from filmmaker Jenna Milly. Alongside Suvari, the film features Jean Evans, Steph Tolev, Jake Picking, and Rodney J. Hobbs. Principal photography for this Paillette Pictures project has recently concluded in Los Angeles.
Plot and Production Details
The film unfolds over the last day before high school graduation, with Jean Evans playing an overachieving valedictorian who experiences body-switching effects due to a psychedelic gummy. This leads her to explore the lives of her peers, teachers, and her own mother, played by Suvari. The new perspectives make her reconsider her future plans.
Directorial Debut for Jenna Milly
Jenna Milly, marking her directorial debut, wrote the indie film's script. She's producing it alongside Clément Bauer, Emily Sheehan, Andrew DeCesare, and Mike Day. Executive producers Susan Cartsonis and Suzanne Farwell are on board for Resonate Entertainment.
Jenna Milly is represented by David Boxerbaum at Verve Talent & Literary Agency, Ryan Saul at Evoke Entertainment, and Linda Lichter at Lichter Grossman. Her screenwriting credits include The Fabulous Four, You’re Dating a Narcissist, and Golden Arm.
Supporting Cast and Representation
The supporting cast includes Jacalyn Alongi, John-Paul Howard, Casey Burke, Kenzie Yolles, Jake Somnath, Sebastian Amoruso, Landon Boyce, Lidya Jewett, and Isa Mellody. Mena Suvari is represented by Innovative Artists, Management Production Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen. Jean Evans is represented by Greene Artists and CT Media.
Milly's Vision and Suvari's Return
Jenna Milly shares, “I’ve always dreamt about making a fun popcorn movie that pays homage to the quirky science-fiction high school films of the ’80s. Our cast is amazing, and this story is absolutely wild. It was so much fun to shoot. I’m so proud of this magical film.”
Mena Suvari returns to the teen comedy scene after her role in the American Pie franchise. Known for her performance in the Oscar-winning American Beauty, she will also appear in the 13th season of American Horror Story after her role in 2018’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-incredible-edible-mena-suvari-jean-evans-jenna-milly-1236604725/
