Jeff Ryan, Scott Cohen, Katerina Tannenbaum,Geneva Carr and Will Chasewill star in “Mooch.” The crime comedy was also written and directed by Ryan, whose credits include “Mean Spirited” and “YouthMin.”
The filmmakers received an interim agreement to work on this independent production during last year’s SAG-AFRTRA strike. It recently wrapped production in Lexington, Mass.
The movie focuses on a 30-year-old caddy namedShane (Ryan), who winds up with an unexpected gig as a personal private eye for a New Jersey nightclub owner. Even though he inches closer to realizing his ambitions, his personal life spirals out of control.
“When I was in high school, my friend’s dad told me I was going to fail in life because I was a ‘Mooch,’” saidRyan. “Making this film was a dream come true, and I am proud to put my dirty laundry on screen for all to enjoy.”
Cohen’s credits include “Kissing Jessica Stein” and “Gilmore Girls,” Tannenbaum appeared on “And Just Like That,” Carr appeared on “Bull,” and Chase was in “Nashville” and “The Crowded Room.” The ensemble also includesOlli Haaskivi(“Oppenheimer”),Lucy Walters(“Power”), andNatalie Roy(“The Affair”), as well asAshby Gentry(“My Life With The Walter Boys”),Molly Brown(“Senior Year”),Charlie Pollock(“The Good Wife”), Ian Dolley (“The Holdovers”) andLouis Cancelmi(“Killers of the Flower Moon”).
Underoath drummer and vocalistAaron Gillespie will produce the soundtrack for the film with Ryan.
“Mooch”is produced byJoe Adams,Owen Williams, andJacob Andres PadillaofFirst-Names Films. Executive Producers includeMolly Connersof Phiphen,SamSchaeferof Schaefer Cinema,Chris Bilzikian,Nick Isder,Patrick Martin.Molly Welsh,Eamon Downey, andJonathan Colemanare on board as co-producers, whileChristopher Marinois co-executive producer.
