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Indie Drama “The Last Seder” Wraps Production with Notable Cast
8/14/2026, 8:24:08 PM
Film Overview and Core Details
“The Last Seder,” an independent family dramedy, has completed principal photography in Los Angeles. The film adapts Jennifer Maisel’s stage play of the same name and follows the Price sisters as they return to their Long Island childhood home for a final Passover Seder. Their mother, Lily, knows the gathering will be the last, as the family faces the sale of the house, their father’s accelerating Alzheimer’s, and Lily’s plans for a new chapter. Over the course of one emotionally charged night, long-held secrets emerge, prompting the family to confront truth and goodbye simultaneously.
Adaptation Background
Rosalind Productions spent several years developing the screenplay with Maisel, translating the theatrical work into a feature-length narrative while preserving its blend of humor and heartbreak. The project is directed by Arlene Nelson, whose previous credits include the series “Angel City.”
Principal Cast and Crew
The ensemble includes BAFTA-nominated Thora Birch (known for *American Beauty*), Oscar-nominated Barbara Hershey (*Black Swan*), Jeff Perry of *Scandal*, Alysia Reiner from *Orange Is the New Black*, Abigail Rose Solomon of *Mouse*, and Morgan Saylor from *Homeland*. Supporting actors comprise Briana Venskus-Vazquez, Damon J. Gillespie, Griff Furst, Joseph Kamal, and Kristian Bruun.
Production and Representation
The film is produced by Rosalind Productions in partnership with Angel City. Producers include Abigail Rose Solomon, Jennifer Kranz, Julie R. Snyder, and Ryan Brown. Casting is overseen by Daryl Eisenberg. Representation for key talent is as follows: Jennifer Maisel is represented by Evoke Entertainment, Susan Schulman Literary Agency, and Jackoway Austen; Arlene Nelson by UTA; Thora Birch by Buchwald, Luber Roklin Entertainment, and Brecheen Feldman; Barbara Hershey by Paradigm and Impression Entertainment; Jeff Perry by Innovative Artists and Principal Entertainment; Alysia Reiner by Paradigm, Fusion Entertainment, and Schreck Rose; Abigail Rose Solomon by The Price Group; Morgan Saylor by Paradigm and MGMT Entertainment; and the remaining cast by various agencies listed in the source.
Anticipated Release and Industry Reception
While a specific release window has not been announced, the film’s high-profile cast and festival-circuit pedigree have generated early interest among distributors and critics. Industry observers note that the combination of award-nominated talent and a culturally resonant story positions “The Last Seder” as a potential standout in the upcoming independent-film season.
