Heidi Gardner, William H. Macy to Star in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)
Heidi Gardner and William H. Macy are set to star in the indie film 'The Swimming Lesson,' directed by Casey Twenter. The film follows a single mother returning to her hometown to fight for custody of her autistic son. Production is scheduled to begin this summer in Kansas City.
- ▪Heidi Gardner and William H. Macy will star in the dramedy feature 'The Swimming Lesson.'
- ▪The film centers on a single mother embroiled in a custody battle over her autistic son.
- ▪Production is set to begin this summer in Gardner's hometown of Kansas City.
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Heidi Gardner (left) and William H. Macy Nina Westervelt/Variety/Getty Images; Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Heidi Gardner and William H. Macy are ready to make a splash with their forthcoming dramedy feature. Gardner and Macy are set to star in the indie film The Swimming Lesson from writer-director Casey Twenter, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Production is scheduled to begin this summer in Gardner’s hometown of Kansas City.
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