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“Succession” star J. Smith-Cameron will star alongside “Yellowstone” actor Jefferson White in the upcoming independent feature film “In Our Own Sweet Way” from director, writer, and producer Jeff Rutherford.
The film
recently wrapped and is being produced under Rutherford’s banner Fred Senior Films, in association with Stoner Ranch Productions, Echo & Add, and Fair Oaks Entertainment.
The official logline reads, “In the spring of 1988, two discordant neighbors keep an eye on each other as love, desperation and yearning pull them into a strange, startling harmony.”
In a statement to Variety, Rutherford said, “Jefferson and J. are deservedly familiar to audiences around the country and the world. Here, they’re completely new and surprising.” He added, “It was an honor to work with them, and I’m excited for audiences to see the film and these two like they haven’t seen them before.”
White, who is also a producer on the film, is best known for his breakout performance in the acclaimed Paramount+ series “Yellowstone” and recently wrapped Amazon/MGM’s “Ally Clark.” Next up, he’s set to appear in Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.”
Smith-Cameron, best known to audiences for her role on “Succession,” recently appeared on HBO’s “Hacks” and had a guest role on CBS’ “Elsbeth.”
Smith-Cameron added, “‘In Our Own Sweet Way’ struck me as utterly original and imaginative from the moment I started reading it. Then I had a fabulous long talk with Jeff Rutherford and was really gratified with how intelligently he spoke about the film — he genuinely had a fresh, unique idea for it that he devoted himself to, and inspired us to devote ourselves to, as well. He and Alfonso Herrera Salcedo, the DP, had such a distinct look and tone in mind. Erin Orr who did the costumes and production designer Dan Maughiman, as well. Jefferson and I really connected – he’s a beautiful actor and a kindred spirit. I can’t wait to see it!”
“The script for ‘In Our Sweet Way’ blew me away — it’s an achingly beautiful examination of love’s resilience against all odds — and I was honored to join the producing team. J. Smith-Cameron is one of my favorite actors and to work opposite her was a dream come true. Jeff Rutherford and his frequent collaborator cinematographer Alfonso Herrera Salcedo are utterly singular filmmakers, and I can’t wait to see their vision realized,” added White.
Kyle Eaton joins Rutherford and White as producers. The film is executive produced by Alexandra Byer, Roger Mancusi, and Barry and Carmen Nordstrand. Alexander Spenser Gould is a co-producer.
White is represented by Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark, INC.
Smith-Cameron Is represented by Principal Entertainment La, Gersh, Origin Public Relations, and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham.
