Lillard hired to be boss of 'Own' indie
Lillard joins 'Own'
Aug 7, 2006
Matthew Lillard has been cast in "One of Our Own," an indie drama being directed by Abe Levy. Also cast are Josh Randall ("Ed"), Claire Rankin ("Stargate: Atlantis") and Kate Beahan ("The Wicker Man"). Written by Levy and Silver Tree, the story begins when a thirtysomething couple, desperate to have a baby against all odds, engage a young woman to bear their child. When the man's boss falls in love with the surrogate and decides to become a father himself, chaos ensues, thrusting the couple's marriage to the brink of ruin. Lillard is playing the boss. He also is serving as co-producer. Producing the movie are Jack Robinson of Wild Horse Prods., Tree and Terry Chase Chenowith ("Undertaking Betty"). Wild Horse was behind 2005's "Beautiful Dreamer." Entrepreneur Robert Sprowls is financing the pic and executive producing. Lillard, who played Shaggy in the live-action "Scooby-Doo" movies, most recently appeared in "The Groomsmen," opposite Edward Burns. He also is known for his role in "Scream." Lillard is repped by CAA, Mosaic and Ziffren Brittenham.
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