Rowan Blanchard Tackles Dark Comedy Thriller

Rowan Blanchard, a prominent actress from Hulu's 'The Testaments,' will star in the upcoming dark comedy 'The Drill.' The film is scheduled to commence production in Texas next week and is directed by Millicent Hailes, whose previous work includes the indie drama 'Perfect.'

The screenplay for 'The Drill' was penned by Keatyn Lee. It explores a gripping narrative centered on the experiences of a high school drill team during an active shooter lockdown, finding themselves trapped within their gym. The production team includes Vince Jolivette, Tyler Payne, Jiarui Guo, and Douglass Riggs.

Blanchard, who plays Shunammite "Shunam" Hayes in 'The Testaments,' has extensive screen experience for her age. Her previous credits include 'Snowpiercer,' 'Crush,' 'Poker Face,' 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and 'The Goldbergs.' Hailes is recognized for her work on music videos and her directorial debut at SXSW.