Rhea Seehorn Cast in Apple Studios’ Upcoming Film *Running*

Actress Rhea Seehorn, acclaimed for her role as Kim Wexler in *Better Call Saul* and currently starring in Apple TV’s series *Pluribus*, has joined the ensemble of *Running*. The film also features Spike Fearn and Academy-, Emmy-, and Tony-award-nominee Brian Tyree Henry. Production is being handled by Apple Studios in partnership with Makeready and Nike Films.

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*Running* is built on an original story by director Gavin O’Connor and writer Bill Dubuque. It follows a homeless high-school running prodigy who leverages his athletic talent to escape a troubled past and seek belonging. O’Connor conceived the narrative around a character “with no love, no friends, no family,” aiming to explore resilience through sport.

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Gavin O’Connor directs, bringing experience from previous sports-drama projects. Bill Dubuque provides the screenplay. Alongside Seehorn, the cast includes emerging talent Spike Fearn and veteran Brian Tyree Henry, whose previous work spans film, television, and theater. Seehorn’s recent credits include the Apple TV drama *Pluribus* and the SXSW-premiered thriller *Sender*.

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Apple Studios leads production, with Makeready and Nike Films co-producing. The film is slated for release on Apple TV+, though Apple has not disclosed a release window or detailed production schedule. No additional distribution partners have been announced.

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Seehorn’s addition reinforces Apple TV’s strategy of pairing high-profile talent with original content. Her recent accolades—Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe awards for *Pluribus*—highlight her rising profile. The collaboration with Nike Films signals a cross-industry interest in sports-centric storytelling, potentially expanding Apple TV’s audience among athletic-themed viewers.

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Director O’Connor explained that the story’s focus on a street-raised athlete offers a “great place to begin a character’s journey” and to portray an underdog narrative about the human spirit. Apple TV’s official X account confirmed Seehorn’s casting, emphasizing the film as a new Apple Originals project. Apple Studios has indicated that development is ongoing, with production details pending.

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All sources agree that *Running* remains in development, but none provide a definitive release date or filming schedule. The lack of concrete timelines constitutes the primary informational gap at this stage.

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• “I started thinking about building a story around a homeless kid who doesn’t have a place in the world. No love. No friends. No family. The only home he knows is the streets. It felt like a great place to begin a character’s journey and tell an underdog story about the human spirit.” — Gavin O’Connor, Director

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• “no love, no friends, no family,” — Gavin O’Connor, Director

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• “’Running’ adds Rhea Seehorn as cast member Apple TV’s account on X confirmed today that Rhea Seehorn is joining the cast of “Running,” a new Apple Originals Film.” — Apple TV, X account

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• “ Watch on Deadline Seehorn currently stars as the lead of the Vince Gilligan and Apple TV series Pluribus, for which she has received a Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe award for her performance.” — Deadline article

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• “Based on an original story by O’Connor and Dubuque, Running follows a homeless high school running prodigy on the hunt for greatness as he uses his gifts to outrun his past and find a family.” — Deadline article

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• “Running continues development at Apple Studios, with production details and release timing yet to be announced.” — Tribune article

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Apple Studios will continue production development, with future announcements expected to detail filming locations, additional cast members, and a release schedule. Stakeholders anticipate further updates from O’Connor and the studio as the project progresses toward principal photography.

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