Oscar winners Marisa Tomei and Sam Rockwell plus Chris Messina and Ivan Martin are set to star in zombie comedy “Hellhound” for director Zach Golden (“High Heart”)
Newly-formed sales company Vaneast Pictures, owned by Danielle Gasher, is launching sales in Cannes.
Written by Golden Martin, the film will be produced by Joseph Restaino (“Pig,” “Amber Alert”) and Tony Stopperan (“Amber Alert”) from Hungry Bull Productions alongside Martin and Golden.
In “Hellhound,” when a zombie outbreak hits small-town New York, a washed-up veterinarian must team up with his ex-wife and her new cop boyfriend to stop President William White and his right-hand man General Graves from destroying NYC. It’s a battle of zombies, power, and unresolved feelings — and the fate of millions rests in the hands of a guy who’s already given up.
“We are thrilled to bring Zach Golden’s and Ivan’s Martin’s fun, exciting, action packed script to life,” said Restaino. “With Zach in the director seat, we have a trusted and proven storyteller leading an all-star cast led by Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina and Martin to bring Hellhound to audiences around the world. This talented team is a dream come true.”
Hungry Bull recently saw “Amber Alert” starring Hayden Panettiere and Tyler James Williams reach number 1. Hungry Bull also executive produced and financed Justin Lin’ ” Last Days,” which premiered at Sundance 2025 and produced “What We Hide” starring Mckenna Grace, Jesse Williams and Dacre Montgomery which will be released in Summer 2025.
Over the past few years, Hungry Bull and its principal producers Restaino and Stopperan have financed and produced Michael Sarnoski’s directorial debut “Pig,” starring Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff to critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations. They also financed and executive produced Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, “Passing.” Other titles include Lionsgate’s “Fear of Rain” starring Katherine Heigl, Madison Iseman and Harry Connick, Jr., “Lady of the Manor” directed by Justin Long, starring Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Long and Ryan Phillippe and “Mack & Rita” starring Diane Keaton and Taylour Paige.
Vaneast Pictures is a newly formed sales, financing and production company owned by Danielle Gasher, a seasoned film executive specializing in global sales and acquisitions. Gasher was formerly head of acquisitions and international sales at Gravitas Ventures and vice president of international sales at Voltage Pictures. Her executive producer credits include the upcoming romantic comedy “F*ck Valentine’s Day” starring Marisa Tomei, Virginia Gardner, Skylar Astin, and Lil Rel Howery.
“Hellhound” will begin filming later this year in Upstate NY. Negotiations for casting were handled by Jessica Kelly and Stacey Rice from Chrystie Street Casting and with Gersh and Untitled Entertainment for Marisa Tomei and Sam Rockwell; with CAA and Management 360 for Chris Messina; with Untitled Entertainment for Ivan Martin.
