Death of a Unicorn Adds Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Anthony Carrigan to the A24 Cast

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Death of a Unicorn has finished filming, with new stars like Will Poulter and Téa Leoni joining the cast of this fantasy black comedy.

The film revolves around a father and daughter who unintentionally cause the demise of a unicorn, leading them to face the repercussions. Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega take on the leading roles in this production by A24, a company that was able to continue filming despite the SAG-AFTRA strike due to their exclusion from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Filming for Death of a Unicorn has officially wrapped up, unveiling new cast members and plot details. The latest A24 production welcomes the addition of talented actors such as Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, and Téa Leoni, as reported by Deadline. Joining them are Richard E. Grant, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes, and Stephen Park, forming an impressive ensemble for this fantasy black comedy.

The story revolves around a father and daughter, portrayed by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, who accidentally collide with a unicorn while en route to a weekend getaway, resulting in its demise. Rudd's character, a billionaire, sets his sights on the creature, believing it possesses miraculous healing properties. Written and directed by Alex Scharfman in his feature directorial debut, this film managed to proceed amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike due to A24's non-membership in the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Who Are the Stars of 'Death of a Unicorn'?

Richard E. Grant rose to fame with his breakthrough role in the 1987 dark comedy Withnail and I. His upcoming project includes a film called Saltburn. Anthony Carrigan has gained recognition for his portrayal of unique antagonists such as Mr. Zsasz in Gotham and NoHo Hank in Barry. He is also set to play the superhero Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy. Téa Leoni made her breakthrough in the 1995 film Bad Boys and went on to star in TV shows like The Naked Truth and Madam Secretary. Will Poulter, a British actor, gained acclaim through his performance in the independent hit Son of Rambow, and more recently, he took on the role of Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3.

Sunita Mani, known for her roles in Mr. Robot and GLOW, recently appeared in the film You Hurt My Feelings alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Jessica Hynes, the creator of the UK TV hit Spaced, collaborated with Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg. She will soon be seen in the comedy Seize Them! Stephen Park, who has starred in films such as Do the Right Thing, Fargo, and Snowpiercer, recently appeared in Asteroid City.

Death of a Unicorn will be produced by Scharfman, Drew Houpt, and Lucas Joaquin of Secret Engine, along with Tyler Campellone and Lars Knudsen of Square Peg, and Tim Headington and Theresa Steele Page of Ley Line Entertainment. Executive producers for the film include Ari Aster, Michael Williams, Jacob Epstein, David Darby, Nate Kamiya, Rudd, and Ortega. The score for the film will be composed by master of horror John Carpenter, along with Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.

Death of a Unicorn has wrapped production and does not currently have a release date. Stay tuned to Our website for future updates.

Editor's P/S

As a fan of dark comedies, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming release of "Death of a Unicorn." The film's intriguing premise, which involves a father and daughter accidentally causing the demise of a unicorn, has me eagerly anticipating its release. The addition of talented actors like Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Anthony Carrigan to the cast only adds to my excitement.

The involvement of A24, a production company known for its high-quality and often unconventional films, further raises my expectations. A24's track record of producing critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, such as "The Witch," "Hereditary," and "The Lighthouse," gives me confidence that "Death of a Unicorn" will be a standout in the fantasy black comedy genre.