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Hechinger Joins Rockwell, Harrelson in Bateman's Dodos
29 May
Summary
- Fred Hechinger joins Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in Netflix film.
- Film directed by Jason Bateman is a three-hander led by stars.
- Plot follows a farmer forced into a chaotic cover-up of a corpse.
Fred Hechinger, known for his work in 'Gladiator II' and 'The White Lotus,' has been cast in a significant role for Netflix's 'The Cackling of the Dodos.' He will star alongside Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in the film, which is directed by Jason Bateman.
The movie is being billed as a three-hander, with the primary focus on the characters portrayed by Rockwell, Harrelson, and Hechinger. Additional cast members joining the project include Michael McKean, Esther McGregor, Jenn Lyon, and Emy Coligado, though their specific roles have not yet been revealed.
Based on an original screenplay by Rye Curtis, 'The Cackling of the Dodos' follows the story of George, a farmer who stumbles upon a corpse in a grain bin. This discovery forces him into a perilous and bloody cover-up orchestrated by his employer, Denny.
Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan are producing for Aggregate, with other production credits going to Untitled, Children at Play, and Mark Berger. Executive producers include stars Harrelson and Rockwell, alongside Erica Kay, Ara Keshishian, and Petr Jakl.
