The upcoming film All Five Eyes made some big announcements recently, as the indie drama issued a press release stating that non-binary actor Thomasin Lawson is joining already announced stars Honor Swinton-Byrne and Greta Bellamacina in the film, which was co-written by Bellamacina and is set to start shooting this August.
This announcement is an important one, as Lawson will be joining the film to play the lead character Wila, who, like Lawson, is autistic. Lawson had a lot to say about their joining the film, and said the following about taking on their role:
“I’m really excited to be working on a project that is so filled with love and respect for its characters. As an autistic actor with two sisters, I can’t wait to work on a project exploring sibling relationships and how disability influences a family dynamic. It was obvious how much thought and attention had gone into telling this story, and it was brilliant to see a disabled character so clearly written from personal experience. I felt confident that Willa would be treated with understanding and care. Despite her circumstances and how other characters see her, Willa exists in the world as a whole human being, with wants and desires, thoughts and feelings, and I cannot wait to bring her to life and watch her grow.”
This comes along the announcement that Los Angeles’ own Alta Global Media will be joining as Executive Producers on the film, which is an exciting injection of attention for the film, which already is gaining traction in terms of hype. Be on the lookout for more news about this film, and about any developments that come in the future.
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