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Indie Director Ash Avildsen Wraps Dark Comedy 'My New Friend Jim'
14 Nov
Summary
- Writer-director Ash Avildsen nearing production wrap on dark comedy 'My New Friend Jim'
- Film adds six new cast members, including Charlie Plummer and Ruby Rose Turner
- Story follows two fathers from different worlds searching for a runaway daughter in Reno
As of November 14th, 2025, writer-director Ash Avildsen is nearing the production wrap on his upcoming dark comedy 'My New Friend Jim'. The film, produced by Avildsen's Sumerian Pictures, has added six new cast members to its already impressive lineup led by Rob Lowe and Keith David.
The newcomers include Charlie Plummer, Ruby Rose Turner, Sky Katz, Richie Merritt, Brandon Severs, and vocalist Lil Lotus, who is making his acting debut. The film, which is currently shooting in Nevada, follows two fathers from vastly different worlds who form an unlikely bond while searching for a runaway daughter in Reno.
Katheryn Winnick and Gina Torres also star in the project, which Avildsen has been developing for some time. With the additional cast members now on board, the director is expected to wrap production on the dark comedy in the coming weeks, setting the stage for its anticipated release in the near future.
