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Nice Eggs Wraps Production on New Jersey Set, Marking Amanda Lipitz’s Feature Directorial Debut
8/11/2026, 12:18:55 AM
Production Milestone
Jane Krakowski and Angourie Rice have completed filming in New Jersey for *Nice Eggs*, an independent coming-of-age drama. The shoot concludes the principal photography phase for the film, which is being produced by Key to the City Productions alongside Henry Tisch, Diane Nabatoff, Tory Metzger, and writer-producer Sandi Farkas.
Directorial Vision
The project serves as the narrative-feature debut of Amanda Lipitz, previously known for the scripted podcast *Motherhacker*. This thematic focus drives the story of a young woman confronting a turbulent relationship with her erratic mother while striving to break a generational cycle of broken relationships.
Cast and Creative Team
- Angourie Rice – portrays Cori Mulligan, a small-town girl navigating limited opportunities, an overbearing mother, and a dream of becoming a writer.
- Jane Krakowski – plays Ellen, Cori’s mother, described as a dynamic yet psychologically haunted figure whose unfulfilled ambitions affect her daughters. Krakowski is a Tony Award winner and multiple Emmy nominee, recently acclaimed for her turn as Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway and for hosting *Name That Tune*.
- Sandi Farkas – writer and co-producer, previously collaborated with Lipitz on *Motherhacker*.
- Producers – Henry Tisch, Diane Nabatoff (known for *Narc* and *Take the Lead*), Tory Metzger, and Sandi Farkas.
Upcoming Projects for Angourie Rice
Following *Nice Eggs*, Rice is slated to star opposite Spike Fearn in the rom-com *Finding Emily*, a Focus/Working Title production. The film is scheduled for domestic theatrical release on August 28, after an earlier critically acclaimed run in the United Kingdom.
Industry Context
*Nice Eggs* adds to a growing slate of indie dramas exploring intergenerational dynamics, while also highlighting the transition of creators like Lipitz from podcast storytelling to feature filmmaking. The involvement of established talent such as Krakowski and emerging stars like Rice underscores the film’s blend of seasoned and fresh perspectives within the independent film sector.
