Emily Deschanel to Star in Indie Family Drama MONKEY BREAD

"Bones" star Emily Deschanel has joined the cast of the upcoming indie drama "Monkey Bread" directed by Amelia Brantley in her feature directorial debut. Brantley also stars in the lead role and wrote the script. Production is currently underway in Los Angeles and Chicago.

The film explores the challenges of navigating Los Angeles as a 30-something struggling actor, and it follows Ruth (Brantley), who, while tightroping the line between dreams coming true and utter disappointment, gets a gig babysitting for one of her idols and comes face to face with the life she thinks she’s always wanted. Deschanel plays a movie star who is trying to juggle family, motherhood and her career.

The cast also includes Samuel Hunt ("Chicago P.D."), Grant Jordan ("Howdy, Neighbor!"), newcomer Ethan Lichterman, and Keith Kupferer ("Ghostlight").

Brantley also produces alongside Brenden Rodriguez, with Hunt, Dan Steinberg, and Robert Massar serving as executive producers.

Brantley said in a statement: "Working with Emily and this incredible cast has been full of pinch-me moments. I still can't believe I'm directing and getting to tell a story that is so deeply personal. This film is a love letter to my fellow artists who continue to create and try and hope and push forward. I'm very excited for people to see it."

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