Playing Dead
Two misguided fans kidnap a reclusive musician with enthusiastic demands for new music.
Playing Dead Synopsis
When enthusiastic buddies Calvin and Jeremy kidnap their favorite musician, the once cult-famous, now retired Roman Reeds, they have a simple ask. They just want to hear his famous unreleased album. But now Roman’s stalker is wondering where he went. And now Calvin’s optimism is starting to feel a little naïve. And now Jeremy’s having mixed feelings. And now they’re in over their heads.
Playing Dead is a comedy film directed by Marcus Bratton. It stars Jake Lee Haddon, Garrett Dyer, Brennan Cox and Jamie Liz Johnson.
- Director:
- Marcus Bratton
- Writers:
- Marcus Bratton
- Producers:
- Ayesha Toor
- Cinematographer:
- Jose-Carlo Martinez
- Status:
- Post Production
Playing Dead Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jake Lee Haddon
Jake Lee Haddon
as Calvin
- Garrett Dyer
Garrett Dyer
as Roman Reeds
- Brennan Cox
Brennan Cox
as Jeremy
- Jamie Liz Johnson
Jamie Liz Johnson
as Jane
- Jonathan Lolkema
Jonathan Lolkema
as Nick
Claire Teske
as Annie
Key crew
Directed by Marcus Bratton, written by Marcus Bratton, produced by Ayesha Toor.
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Playing Dead – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Playing Dead includes Jake Lee Haddon, Garrett Dyer, Brennan Cox, Jamie Liz Johnson and Jonathan Lolkema. The film was directed by Marcus Bratton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.