Viral (upcoming film)

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Viral
Directed by Blair Underwood
Written by Joe McClean
Produced byBlair Underwood
Joe McClean
Daniel Cypress
John Kalafatis
Joanna Kalafatis
Andreas Ignatiou
StarringBlair Underwood
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Viral is an upcoming American psychological thriller film written by Joe McClean, directed by Blair Underwood and starring Underwood.

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Cast

Production

On May 3, 2021, it was announced that Underwood would star in and direct the film. [1] On May 4 that same year, it was announced that Silverman will also star in the film. [2] On May 19 that same year, it was announced that Mason, James, Burke, Garnett, Twiss and Paolo were cast in the film. [4] On June 3, 2021, it was announced that Woodard and Jensen were cast and that production on the film was underway in New York. [3]

Filming occurred in Suffern, New York in June 2021. [5]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Jackson, Angelique (May 4, 2021). "Sarah Silverman Joins Blair Underwood's Psychological Thriller 'Viral'". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Jackson, Angelique (June 3, 2021). "Alfre Woodard and Blair Underwood Reunite for Psychological Thriller 'Viral' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. Jackson, Angelique (May 19, 2021). "'Roswell, New Mexico' Star Jeanine Mason Joins Blair Underwood, Sarah Silverman in 'Viral' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  5. Muchnick, Jeanne (June 22, 2021). "Filming in Rockland: Blair Underwood in new drama now shooting scenes in Suffern". Lohud.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.