Last month, it was announced thatToni Collette,Anna Faris, andThomas Haden Churchhad been cast inThe Estate, a film that would see the trio competing over the inheritance of a wealthy family member. Now, it has been announced thatKathleen Turner,Rosemarie DeWitt, andKeyla Monterroso Mejiahave joined the fight.
The Estatetells the story of two sisters, played by Collette and Faris, who, after learning that their wealthy estranged aunt is dying, see an opportunity to get her inheritance by improving their bitter relationship by any means necessary. But they quickly learn that they are not the only ones in their family with the same plan. It is currently unknown what roles Turner, DeWitt, and Monterroso Mejia will be playing in the film, though it seems likely that Turner will be portraying the wealthy aunt in question.
Turner has had a long and storied career, earning an Oscar nomination for her work inPeggy Sue Got Married, and appearing in cult classics likeRomancing the StoneandWho Framed Roger Rabbit?, as the voice of the infamous Jessica Rabbit. DeWitt is best known for her roles inRachel Getting Married,Sweet Virginia, andLittle Fires Everywhere, and is set to star in HBO Max’s highly anticipated dramaThe Staircase. Monterroso Mejia recently entered the scene as a recurring character on the eleventh season ofCurb Your Enthusiasm,and is set to star in Netflix’sOn My Blockspinoff calledFreeridge.
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The Estate, which will begin filming next month in New Orleans, will be directed byDean Craigbased on his own script. The film will be produced byMarc GoldbergandSarah Gabrielfor Signature Films, alongsideSarah Jessica ParkerandAlison Benson, who are producing the film under their Pretty Matches Production banner.
No release date has been announced yet forThe Estate.Check out the official synopsis for the film below:
The Estate…revolves around two sisters, Macey (Collette) and Savanna (Faris), who learn their wealthy but estranged Aunt Hilda is dying from cancer. Seeing this as an opportunity to get her inheritance and rescue their dying café, the sisters plan to improve their bitter relationship and cater to Hilda’s needs. Arriving to Aunt Hilda’s extravagant estate, they find that they are not the only ones in the family with shifted morals. Their cousins Beatrice and Richard have come with the same plan to swoon Hilda into giving them her estate. Soon, it becomes a battle between the eclectic family as to who can impress the matriarch the most and come out on top in the end.
