Rising young actors Catherine Ashmore Bradley and Cameron Crovetti are officially set to lead the upcoming psychological horror feature DollKeeper. Filmmaker Jay Henric will write and direct the terrifying project, marking her latest horror endeavor. The news follows an extensive nationwide casting search that drew more than 11,000 submissions for the lead role. Production crews will begin principal photography in the coming weeks across locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A Dark Mystery Surrounding Family Secrets
Official plot details remain closely guarded by the production team as cameras prepare to roll. However, the filmmakers revealed that the core story follows a teenage girl confronting a terrifying figure tied to her family’s past. Bradley stars as the lead character, Sara, navigating mysterious psychological threats alongside her older brother, Dylan, played by Crovetti. Additional casting announcements will follow as pre-production concludes.
Impressive Young Talent Front and Center
Catherine Ashmore Bradley earned widespread recognition playing Luan Loud in Nickelodeon and Paramount+’s popular hit series “The Really Loud House.” Her impressive resume also includes voice work on “Bubble Guppies” alongside appearances in “Law & Order: SVU” and Broadway theater productions. Meanwhile, Cameron Crovetti achieved global fame portraying Ryan, the son of Homelander, in Prime Video’s hit superhero series “The Boys.” Crovetti also delivered strong genre performances in Goodnight Mommy, Boy Kills World, and psychological thriller Oracle.
Creative Vision and Production Team
Director Jay Henric built steady momentum in the horror space following her successful short film Don’t Let It In. Her follow-up short feature, Unknown, earned the Scariest Short Film Prize at the prestigious Popcorn Frights film festival. Producer Stephen Henric will produce DollKeeper under the independent Voodoo Pictures banner, which specializes in original genre content. Furthermore, cinematographer Dominic Easter will handle director of photography duties, bringing a distinct visual style to the Florida shoot. Casting director Chloë Curran assembled the impressive young ensemble following her previous casting work on major studio television series. Moviegoers can expect further distribution updates and release dates as filming progresses.
