Exclusive:Felix Solis (Ozark) and Owen Teague (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) were exploited to support roles in the friendthe New York drama starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, based on Sigrid Nunez’s New York Times bestselling book.
There is no information about the roles they will play.
Winner of the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction, the friend It follows a New York writer in the wake of the unexpected death of her lifelong friend and mentor. After that, she’s left to deal with his complicated literary legacy, three eccentric ex-wives — and a hulking, heartbroken Dane named Apollo.
Scott McGee and David Siegel (Montana story) are directing from their own script, and also producing through their new company Big Creek Projects, with Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, and Noma Dumezweni.
Also produced under the 3dot Productions banner (the lost City, Anatomy of a scandal) is Lisa Chasen. Watts exec produces alongside Mike Spreter for Big Creek and Margaret Chernin for 3dot Productions. CAA Media Finance represents the domestic rights to the film.
He is best known for his role as terrifying cartel boss Omar Navarro on Netflix OzarkSolis was recently seen playing FBI agent Matthew Garza Hamilton scored And Beginner: The Feds. Previously, he appeared on shows like A city on fire, Charm And the good Wife, among other things. Film credits include Netflix Tallulah And Richard Gere’s drama Arbitrage.
Exit Starring on Netflix strainTeague has since been seen on HBO Mrs. Fletcher and Paramount+ Platform. Notable recent film credits include Reptiles, You hurt my feelings, EileenAnd To Leslie. Next, he will be seen playing the role of 20-something chimpanzee Noa Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeson May 10.
Solis is repped by D2 Management; Tig by CAA and Jackoway Austin Terman.