Writer and director Blaise Beyhan has assembled an impressive cast for his upcoming film, New England Toys, featuring Jason Schwartzman among the headline actors. Filming is currently taking place in Buffalo, New York, with the production aiming to deliver a period thriller, though plot details remain confidential.
Notable Ensemble Headed by Willa Fitzgerald and Ruby Cruz
The film stars Willa Fitzgerald, known for her role in Strange Darling, and Ruby Cruz from The Threesome. Alongside Jason Schwartzman, the cast includes veteran actors like Paul Sparks, Jim Gaffigan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Fitzgerald, Asa Germann, William Sadler, Dylan Baker, and Becky Ann Baker. Beyhan and producer Robby Gutmann are leading the project’s production, with Fitzgerald also serving as an executive producer.
Filming and Production Context
The movie’s production commenced recently in Buffalo, New York. Beyhan, whose forthcoming film Callback also features Fitzgerald and Germann, is returning to feature directing with this project. The team involved combines a mix of emerging talent and established names across film and television, enhancing expectations for the movie’s impact.
Cast Members’ Backgrounds and Future Projects
Willa Fitzgerald has gained recognition through her breakout role opposite Kyle Gallner in the psychological thriller Strange Darling, and has appeared in the Netflix medical drama Pulse, Kathryn Bigelow’s House of Dynamite, and Paramount’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You. Fitzgerald is also set to appear in the thriller The Billion Dollar Spy, starring Russell Crowe. Her representation includes CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Ruby Cruz’s credits include television series such as Mare of Easttown, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and Willow, along with films like The Threesome and Bottoms. Her upcoming roles cover the fifth season of Apple TV’s For All Mankind and the indie comedy Souvenir. Cruz is represented by Gersh and Landsburg Management.
Industry Representation Across the Cast
Paul Sparks is managed by Gersh and Circle Management + Production, while Schwartzman is represented by Ocean Avenue, UTA, and Sloan, Offer, Weber & Dern. Jim Gaffigan’s representation includes UTA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Schreck Rose Dapello. Jennifer Jason Leigh works with CAA and Untitled Entertainment, and Paul Fitzgerald is signed with 3 Arts Entertainment. Asa Germann’s management consists of CAA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
William Sadler is represented by Insurge-Ent, Dylan Baker by Innovative Artists and Viking Entertainment, and Becky Ann Baker by BRS/Gage and Viking Entertainment. This broad spectrum of agencies highlights the film’s high-profile casting and the professional commitment behind it.
Anticipated Impact and Next Steps
New England Toys marks a significant step for Blaise Beyhan following his upcoming film Callback, creating further anticipation among audiences and industry watchers. With production underway and a cast blending rising stars with respected veterans, the film is positioned to capture interest when it releases. Viewers and fans of Jason Schwartzman and the other talents involved can expect a compelling period thriller to emerge from this collaboration in the near future.
