EXCLUSIVE: Madeleine Coghlan (The Rookie) is set to headline the psychological horror film Puppets from writer-director Nick Peterson (Dark Mind), with Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Taryn Manning (Orange Is the New Black), and Kevin Keppy (Smile) co-starring.
Loosely based on Peterson’s Sundance short film MuM, Puppets follows Ash, a young woman haunted by the psychological and emotional grip of her abusive husband. When her reality begins to unravel, Ash finds herself trapped inside a surreal dreamscape filled with masks, puppets, and shifting illusions. Within this nightmare world, distorted reflections of her family and marriage manifest as sinister figures that torment and manipulate her.
Forced to navigate this harrowing labyrinth of false saviors and predators, Ash’s struggle becomes not only about survival, but about reclaiming her voice and breaking free from cycles of harm that threaten to consume her completely.
“Drawing from my own life and family, this film examines cycles of harm and the possibility of change,” Peterson said. “I wanted to create an experience that is both unsettling and deeply emotional, reflecting the darkness of these cycles while holding onto the hope of breaking free.”
Sean Patrick Burke of 222 Pictures (Neither are you, Quicksand) added, “I’m thrilled to be producing Puppets alongside such an incredible team. Nick has crafted a deeply original and resonant story, and I believe the film’s unique vision will connect with audiences in a powerful way.”
The film will enter production in Los Angeles in January, with Charlie Jacobson acting as executive producer.
Recently seen recurring on ABC’s The RookieCoghlan is an up-and-comer whose other credits include Miranda July’s KajillionaireJack Henry Robinson’s VHYesand guest parts on Lucifer and Castle. She is repped by Gersh, AKA Talent, Luber Roklin, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.
Peterson’s debut feature, the thriller Dark Mind starring Christopher Masterson, Lyndsy Fonseca and David DeLuise, released in 2007. He’s also known for his work on music videos for the likes of Evanescence and Jesse McCartney.
Sullivan is repped by Gersh, Suskin/Karshan Management, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Manning by Established Artists and Brecheen Feldman Breimer; and Keppy by RPM Talent Agency, manager Matt Chassin, and Meyer & Downs.
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