Tow (film)

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Tow
Directed by Stephanie Laing
Written byJonathan Keasey
Brant Boivin
Annie Weisman
Produced by Rose Byrne
Stephanie Laing
Brent Stiefel
Justin Lothrop
Brian O’Shea
Danyelle Foord
Starring
Production
companies
  • Astro Lion Pictures
  • Hollywood Media Productions
  • The Exchange
  • Votiv Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tow is an upcoming American drama film written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin and Annie Weisman, directed by Stephanie Laing and starring Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, and Simon Rex.

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Premise

Amanda Ogle, a homeless Seattle woman, fights her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.

Cast

Production

Casting

In February 2024, it was announced that Rose Byrne was cast and produce in the film. [2] Later that same month, it was announced that Dominic Sessa was cast in the film. [1] In March 2024, it was announced that Demi Lovato was cast in the film. [3] In April 2024, it was announced that Ariana DeBose was added to the cast. [4] It was also announced that same month that Octavia Spencer was cast in the film. [5] Later that same month, it was announced that Simon Rex was also cast. [6]

Filming

Filming occurred in Perth Amboy, New Jersey in April 2024. [7] [8]

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