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NYU Director's Debut “Wreckless” Stars Arquette, Spielberg Cast

8/11/2026

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Kayla Arend, a U.S. director from NYU, debuts with “Wreckless,” which she co-wrote with writer Mickey Falcone.
Actress Alexa Swinton stars as Joni opposite actor David Arquette as her father Larry.
Actor Wyatt Oleff appears as Atlas opposite actor Sawyer Spielberg as Bo.
Filming occurs in Rochester, Minnesota, using the town’s real demolition-derby community.
Casting director Barbara J. McCarthy added Rochester native actor Mohamed Khalid Mohamed as Ahmed.

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Story summary

Kayla Arend, a U.S. director from NYU, debuts with “Wreckless,” which she co-wrote with writer Mickey Falcone.
Actress Alexa Swinton stars as Joni opposite actor David Arquette as her father Larry.
Actor Wyatt Oleff appears as Atlas opposite actor Sawyer Spielberg as Bo.
Filming occurs in Rochester, Minnesota, using the town’s real demolition-derby community.
Casting director Barbara J. McCarthy added Rochester native actor Mohamed Khalid Mohamed as Ahmed.