Michelle Dockery is saying goodbye to interval costumes and hey to a survival story. The “Downton Abbey” alumna has been tapped to guide Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial debut, “Please Don’t Feed the Kids.” The psychological thriller takes place within the aftermath of a viral outbreak that “[ravages] the nation’s grownup inhabitants” and sees “a gaggle of orphans [heading] south searching for a brand new life, solely to seek out themselves on the mercy of a deranged lady harboring a harmful secret,” Deadline teases.
Spielberg was initially anticipated to make her characteristic debut with “4 Assassins (and a Funeral).” The motion pic in regards to the adoptive daughter of a legendary murderer remains to be within the works, however will go into manufacturing after “Please Don’t Feed the Kids.”
“I’m so grateful to have the chance to convey this story to the display screen with such a collaborative and inspirational staff,” mentioned Spielberg. “This image is a lot greater than only a horror movie. It’s a dream come true to work with a expertise akin to Michelle Dockery. I’m excited to raise the style with our unbelievable solid and crew.”
Spielberg beforehand co-wrote and helmed the brief movie “Let Me Go the Proper Manner.” Additionally an actress, she appeared in “Licorice Pizza” and “I Know This A lot Is True.”
A four-time Emmy nominee, Dockery has been acknowledged for her work in “Downton Abbey” and “Godless.” “Downton Abbey: A New Period” and “Anatomy of a Scandal” are amongst her current credit.
Supply: Women And Hollywood