Thorne and Kilmer Seal the Deal in Strike-Surviving Dark Drama "The Tower"

Bella Thorne, known for roles in titles like "Divinity" and Jack Kilmer, from "Palo Alto", have been confirmed as the lead actors in an upcoming film, "The Tower". The project is among 102 others granted an Interim Agreement by SAG-AFTRA in the wake of the actors strike. Also joining the cast are Cam Gigandet, famed for "Violent Night", and Chris Mullinax, from "Chariot".

"The Tower", currently under production, is a dark cinematic tale woven around a trapped mermaid in a Southern town's water tower. The film is directed by Adam Sigal, renowned for movies like "Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose". The project made its way into production, pausing amidst actor strikes but later resumed following the receipt of a SAG waiver. The production house is led by B.I. Rosen, Frederic Demey, James Bruce, Johnny Remo, Clare Bateman-King, and Joey Stanton, with Dane Fiori, Johnny Graham, Dani Druz, David Lipper, and Phil Goldfine serving as executive producers.

Reflecting on the challenges the industry is facing due to current SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Sigal emphasized his gratitude towards SAG for supporting independent film. He acknowledged the fortunate opportunity of being able to finish the film amid these circumstances. He further expressed solidarity towards actors, writers, and crews who can't work currently and pledged to join the picket lines following the wrap of "The Tower".

Thorne, who rose to fame with her role in Disney Channel's "Shake It Up", has starred in films like "Blended", Netflix's "The Babysitter", "Amityville: The Awakening", and "Infamous". Her upcoming work includes the sci-fi thriller "Divinity", first introduced at Sundance 2023. Kilmer, a popular face in indie cinema, is acclaimed for his performance in "Palo Alto", "Lords Of Chaos", and the documentary "Val", based on the life and career of his father, Val Kilmer.

And now for some modest Hollywood Dynamics' tinsel-town chit-chat.

Let's get something straight: A mermaid stuck in a tower for years is sad, poignant, and immensely Hollywood. Sprinkle in some ubiquitous Southern charm, and voila, you've cooked up an Oscar-bait brew. Adam Sigal putting Bella Thorne and Jack Kilmer at the helm absolutely seals the deal for this fantastical drama, on its way to making some serious waves - pun absolutely intended.

And not to forget the backdrop of an industry strike. Bravo to Sigal. Even in its inherent grimness, the strike paints a compelling canvas, pushing this story into the spotlight in more ways than one. The show, it seems, truly must go on. And it does, with Sigal singing the SAG’s praises for allowing "The Tower" to see the light of day, despite industry-wide turmoil.

It's an exciting time for Bella Thorne. From shaking it up on Disney Channel to exploring the depths of a Southern water tower, her journey says it all - Hollywood diversifies. The same goes for Jack Kilmer. The apple has not fallen far from the tree, I must say. From documentary narration to dark indie dramas, he reaffirms the Kilmer name's legacy in Hollywood.

Let’s not forget to give a tender shoutout to Sigal, whose dedication to the project has kept us on our toes. Despite him describing it as an “attempt to interpret the isolation and wanderlust” growing up in a small Southern town, we can see that his vision has really stemmed beyond geographical isolation, to the isolation that the industry currently faces. It's an intriguing blend of Southern Gothic and Hollywood glamour, and we can't wait for it to hit the screens.

So, until then, here's to finding mermaids in water towers, and to the glimmers of cinematic magic that keep the Hollywood lights burning bright.