Rowan Blanchard To Star In School Shooting Dark Comedy

Rowan Blanchard has been cast to star in "The Drill," a dark comedy film directed by Millicent Hailes. The movie, written by Keatyn Lee, is set to begin filming in Texas next week. The plot centers on a high school drill team who become trapped inside their gymnasium during an active shooter lockdown scenario.

Blanchard is known for her role in the Hulu series "The Testaments," a spin-off and sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale." "The Drill" explores the psychological and situational dynamics that unfold when students are confined under such extreme circumstances. The film aims to use dark humor to address a sensitive and contemporary issue.

Millicent Hailes, the director, previously helmed the film "Perfect." The screenplay for "The Drill" was penned by Keatyn Lee. The production is scheduled to commence filming imminently in Texas, indicating a swift move from casting to principal photography. The specific details of the drill team's experiences and the comedic elements within the dark narrative are yet to be fully revealed.