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Twisted Adoption: Mother's Obsession, Runaway's Deception
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Young runaway adopted by grieving mother convinced he's her lost son.
- Film developed by Zellweger and Yates, with screenplay by McCullough.
- Fearn stars opposite Zellweger; casting for March 2026 start underway.
A chilling narrative unfolds as a young runaway, struggling to survive, is taken in by Audrey, a woman consumed by the twenty-year-old disappearance of her son. Audrey becomes convinced that the runaway is her long-lost child, initiating a tense psychological drama where truth and delusion intertwine.
This compelling story was conceived and developed by Renée Zellweger and Carmella Casinelli. They brought on director David Yates, collaborating on its development before securing financing and co-production from AGC Studios. The original screenplay is penned by Ian Scott McCullough.
Filming is slated to commence in March 2026, with casting currently in progress. AGC International and CAA Media Finance are handling worldwide rights. The film's lead, Leo Fearn, has garnered attention for his roles in "Alien: Romulus" and "Tell Me Everything."
