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Tomei & Zegler: Anarchic Mother-Daughter Journey Begins
26 Aug
Summary
- Rachel Zegler and Marisa Tomei star as reunited daughter and mother.
- The film follows an anarchic journey to reconnect after a lifetime apart.
- Production wrapped in New York in July and is now in post-production.
Oscar winner Marisa Tomei and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler are set to star as a mother and daughter in the new comedy-drama "She Gets It From Me." The film recently wrapped production in New York and is now in its post-production phase.
Directed by Julia von Heinz and written by Jay Reiss, the story centers on Nicky (Zegler), who seeks out her birth mother, Charlotte (Tomei), an ex-punk rocker. Their reunion initiates a journey to bridge a lifetime of separation.
Zegler described her role as "messy, vulnerable, funny, and full of heart," calling her work with Tomei a "gift and a masterclass." Von Heinz praised Zegler's "remarkable versatility, intelligence, and emotional power."
Ed Helms and Nat Wolff also star in the film, produced by Jen Dana, Anna Werner, Susan Leber, Jack Chinery, and Jay Reiss. The production team highlighted the film's "heartfelt, joyful, and full of surprises" spirit during its filming.
