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Acclaimed Latina Actress Barraza Joins Star-Studded Comedy "Cut Off"
21 Oct
Summary
- Wealthy siblings suddenly cut off from parents
- Barraza to play endearing family caregiver
- Film directed by Hill, co-written with Woods
- Scheduled for worldwide theatrical release in July 2026
In a highly anticipated move, acclaimed Latina actress Adriana Barraza has joined the cast of the upcoming comedy "Cut Off," set to hit theaters in 2026. The film, directed by Jonah Hill and co-written with Ezra Woods, follows a pair of wealthy siblings who find themselves suddenly cut off from their parents.
Barraza, widely recognized as one of the most accomplished Latina actresses in film and television, will play the endearing family caregiver, starring alongside a star-studded cast that includes Hill, Kristen Wiig, Bette Midler, and Nathan Lane. The project, which received a $10 million tax credit, is one of the few studio comedies currently set to shoot in California, with production slated to begin this fall.
"Cut Off" is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026, as Warner Bros. has taken on the project, with Jesse Ehrman and Zach Hamby overseeing it. Barraza's involvement in the film is a testament to her remarkable career, having earned an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress for her performance in Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Babel" in 2006.
