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Naomi Watts Stars in Cody Fern's Directorial Debut Film

2/10/2026

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Naomi Watts plays April and Odessa A’zion, the actress, joined Cody Fern, the director, for an untitled film filming in Montreal.
The project centers on a Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and follows actress Sandra Vale, played by Sarah Paulson, as her life unravels before a major performance.
Cody Fern makes his directorial debut and Devon Bostick co-wrote the screenplay.
Fictious produces with distribution deals in Canada, Australia, and France.

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Story summary

Naomi Watts plays April and Odessa A’zion, the actress, joined Cody Fern, the director, for an untitled film filming in Montreal.
The project centers on a Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and follows actress Sandra Vale, played by Sarah Paulson, as her life unravels before a major performance.
Cody Fern makes his directorial debut and Devon Bostick co-wrote the screenplay.
Fictious produces with distribution deals in Canada, Australia, and France.