The Nana Project
The Nana Project is an upcoming American mockumentary comedy film directed by Robin Givens. Set at the Timeless Acres Retirement Home, the film follows a documentary crew who develop an interest in one of its star residents—feisty chess master Helen “Nana” Lewis (Mercedes Ruehl). The film stars Ruehl with Nicky Whelan, Morgan Fairchild, Tony Todd, Charlene Tilton, Beth Broderick, Margaret Avery, Sierra McCormick, Katie Sarife, Gina Hiraizumi, Nolan Gould and Will Peltz.
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| Directed by | Robin Givens |
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| Edited by | Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Nick Everhart |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Mercedes Ruehl as Helen “Nana” Lewis
- Nicky Whelan as Jennifer
- Morgan Fairchild as Francesca
- Tony Todd as Jack
- Charlene Tilton as Esther
- Beth Broderick as Kitty
- Margaret Avery as Gladys
- Sierra McCormick as Sarah
- Katie Sarife as Linda Jenkins
- Gina Hiraizumi as Lisa Chen
- Christina Moore as Cindy Trublen
- Nolan Gould as Andrew
- Will Peltz as Cody
- Mike Manning as Todd Stevens
Production
On December 21, 2021, it was reported that Mercedes Ruehl will star in the mockumentary-style comedy directed by Robin Givens.[1] On May 12, 2022, Nicky Whelan, Morgan Fairchild, Tony Todd, Charlene Tilton, Beth Broderick, Margaret Avery, Sierra McCormick, Katie Sarife, Gina Hiraizumi, Nolan Gould, Will Peltz, Olivia d’Abo, Eddie Steeples, and Mike Manning have joined the cast.[2] Filming began in Louisville, Kentucky from May 18.[3]
References
- Castaneda, Tom (December 21, 2021). "Mercedes Ruehl to Star in the Mockumentary-Style Comedy "The Nana Project" | Hispanically Yours".
- Grobar, Matt (May 12, 2022). "Robin Givens Mockumentary 'The Nana Project' Adds Sierra McCormick, Tony Todd, Katie Sarife & More".
- ""The Nana Project" directed by Robin Givens will be filmed in Louisville". Mondovino Le Film.