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Gabrielle Union (The Inspection) has signed on to star in Perdita, a paranormal psychological thriller marking the narrative feature debut of Megan Raney Aarons, which is set to begin production in Ontario, Canada in March.
Inspired by Henry James’ 1868 short story, The Romance of Certain Old Clothes, Perdita follows rootless loner and remote island park ranger, Pearl (Union), who walks out on her job and workplace lover after a strange encounter with an apparition throws her sanity into question. When she discovers she’ s been bequeathed a derelict house in Detroit, she becomes hellbent on solving this seemingly random mystery, only to find herself fighting for both her life and her grasp on reality, as she confronts forces who want her to see she’s not alone.
Award-winning screenwriter and playwright Matthew Hurt (Hello Muscles, Last Rights) penned the script, from a story he conceived with Aarons.
“Blending a story set in 2009 against a Civil Rights-era ’60s backdrop, Perdita is deeply personal as an homage to the activism of my parents and my godmother – the first African-American woman ordained in her denomination,” Raney Aarons told us. “As a thrilling piece of entertainment, it’s also a quiet commentary on today’s political landscape. I’m honored that such a dedicated, talented and accomplished team of creatives share my passion for this picture, and I’m beyond excited that Gabrielle is breathing life into Pearl. I can’t wait for audiences to cross this haunting Rust Belt threshold with us.”
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