Jamie King and Natasha Lyonne Team for ‘Pet Sematary’ Director Mary Lambert’s Dark Comedy Thriller ‘Darlene’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jamie King and Natasha Lyonne are set to star in the dark comedy thriller 'Darlene,' directed by Mary Lambert. The film follows Darlene, a trailer-park influencer whose quest for viral fame leads to dire consequences. Production is scheduled to begin in late summer in Louisiana.
- ▪Jamie King will play the title role of Darlene, whose pursuit of fame spirals into murder and abduction.
- ▪Natasha Lyonne is attached to play a character named Annie in the film.
- ▪The screenplay is written by Chad Darnell and the film is described as a satirical take on generational poverty and digital obsession.
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Home Film Global May 16, 2026 7:00am PT Jamie King and Natasha Lyonne Team for ‘Pet Sematary’ Director Mary Lambert’s Dark Comedy Thriller ‘Darlene’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest Michael Fassbender in Talks to Join Brady Corbet’s Next Movie (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago James Franco Joins ‘John Rambo’ Prequel Movie With Noah Centineo (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago Eric Cantona on His Lifelong Passion for Cinema, Being an Actor for 30 Years and Love for Ken Loach 1 day ago See All DIA DIPASUPIL/GETTY IMAGES, Celeste Sloman Jaime King and Natasha Lyonne are to star in and produce “Darlene,” a dark-comedy thriller from director Mary Lambert, best known for helming the 1989 adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary.” King is attached to play the title role of…
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