Andi Mack and Doogie Kamealoha M.D. star Peyton Elizabeth Lee is set for the lead role in Hulu horror comedy Carved. The film will premiere exclusively on Hulu later in the year.
The story of Carved sees a heartbroken teenage playwright, her younger brother, and a group of survivors trapped in a historical reenactment village on Halloween night. Now, they must band together to survive a relentless attack by a sentient and vengeful pumpkin.
Who else is involved in Carved?
Writer and director Justin Harding is adapting from his own 2018 short created for Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween. Cheryl Meyer (The Last Mark) will co-write the script.
Harding is making his feature debut, having helmed award-winning shorts and television series episodes. His credits include Kookie, Latched, The Haunted Mansion series, and Restaurants on the Edge.
Joining Lee in the cast are Corey Fogelmanis (Ma), Wyatt Lindner (Titans), Carla Jimenez (The Mick), Sasha Mason (Ozark), Jonah Lees (The Phantom of the Open), DJ Qualls (The New Guy), Marc Sully Saint-Fleur (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Elvis Nolasco (Godfather of Harlem), Matty Cardarople (Stranger Things), Jackson Kelly (Chucky), and Chris Elliott (Schitt’s Creek).
Carved is part of WorthenBrooks’ first-look horror slate with Hulu Originals. The film was developed by WorthenBrooks, with David Brooks, Debbie Liebling, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle serving as producers. Miles Alva is an executive producer, with Lorne Raimi, Alex Hansen, and Nick Page co-producing.
