‘Lioness’ and ‘The Walking Dead’ Actor Jay Huguley Joins Viola Davis in Amazon MGM’s ‘Ally Clark’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor Jay Huguley has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller 'Ally Clark,' starring Viola Davis. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, follows an investigator uncovering a conspiracy after a friend's suspicious death. Production is taking place in Baton Rouge and is expected to wrap in June 2026.
- ▪Jay Huguley is known for his roles in 'Lioness' and 'The Walking Dead.'
- ▪The film 'Ally Clark' is directed by Phillip Noyce and features a script by Jose Ruisanchez and Irwin Winkler.
- ▪The production has a budget of $50 million and is praised for its economic development opportunities in Baton Rouge.
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Home Film Columns May 16, 2026 8:00am PT ‘Lioness’ and ‘The Walking Dead’ Actor Jay Huguley Joins Viola Davis in Amazon MGM’s ‘Ally Clark’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Marc Malkin Plus Icon Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events marcmalkin Latest Hannah Einbinder and Jane Schoenbrun to Be Honored at Provincetown International Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) 23 hours ago ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is First ‘Star Wars’ Movie to Be Shot Entirely in Los Angeles Thanks to California Tax Incentive, Says Director Jon Favreau 1 day ago Our Lady J Says Revealing She’s Converted to Judaism Has Been a Lot ‘Harder Than Coming Out as Trans’ 2 days ago See All Courtesy “Lioness” and “The Walking Dead” actor Jay Huguley has joined the cast of “Ally Clark,” Phillip Noyce’s upcoming Amazon MGM Studios thriller.
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