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EXCLUSIVE: Filming is underway in Los Angeles on under-the-radar feature drama The Red Mask, starring Inanna Sarkis (After) and Helena Howard (The Wilds).
The film marks the feature debut of Ritesh Gupta who has previously made commercials for brands including Budweiser and Beats. Writers are Samantha Gurash and Patrick Robert Young. Jake Abell (Malignant) also stars.
The synopsis reads: “When outspoken queer screenwriter Allina Green (Howard) is chosen to pen the final installment of legendary slasher franchise The Red Mask, anger, outrage and online death threats from die-hard fans causes a rift in her relationship with reticent fiancé Deetz (Sarkis). Desperate for a creative breakthrough, the pair escape to a secluded airbnb where Allina concocts a dangerous game for the two to play to unlock her writer’s block. But when two uninvited houseguests, Ryan and Claire, crash the scene, the weekend takes a dark turn. And a twisted game devolves into a duel to the death.”
Producing are Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof and Atit Shah. Filming was at one point lined up for Kentucky but the project ultimately decided to shoot in LA.
Sarkis, who was recently cast alongside Nicolas Cage, J.K. Simmons and Giancarlo Esposito in The Prince, said today: “Playing an LGBTQ+ character of Middle Eastern descent in a movie holds deep significance, especially considering the cultural sensitivities and challenges surrounding both LGBTQ+ identities and regional cultural norms. I hope this role can foster greater understanding and visibility, offering representation for those who may feel marginalized or invisible.”
The Wilds and Madeline’s Madeline actress Howard recently starred in A24 movie I Saw The TV Glow and is in post on thriller Find Your Friends with Bella Thorne.
Sarkis is repped by Luber Roklin and CAA. Howard is repped by Untitled.
