Kathryn Newton Cast Opposite Cooper Hoffman in Hulu
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- Kathryn Newton has been cast in the Hulu pilot 'Durango' opposite Cooper Hoffman, taking the leading role of Bunny, a 'beguiling, wild, and deeply guarded' homeschooled runaway working as a greasy-spoon waitress
- 'Durango' follows Mikey (Hoffman), a ski bum townie chasing a buzz, and Bunny as they 'ride an avalanche of bad decisions,' fall in love, and run from cops, criminals, and Mikey's wife in pursuit of their own American dream
- Writer Eliza Clark executive produces alongside Media Res' Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer, with 20th Television and Media Res producing the pilot
- Newton is coming off a leading role in 'Ready or Not 2' and is currently filming Roxy Sophie Sorkin's feature directorial debut 'Hot Year' opposite Storm Reid, Dove Cameron, and J. Smith Cameron
- Newton will next appear in 'Avengers: Doomsday' in theaters this December, and has prior credits in 'Abigail,' Marvel's 'Ant-Man' with Paul Rudd, and HBO's 'Big Little Lies' with Reese Witherspoon
Why it matters: Newton lands a prestige streaming lead while her big-screen profile peaks with 'Avengers: Doomsday' this December, giving Hulu a vehicle attached to two buzzy young actors (Newton and Hoffman) and writer Eliza Clark, whose recent track record on sharp, character-driven drama positions 'Durango' as a potential pilot-to-series pickup for 20th Television and Media Res.
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