Hidden twist Destry Allyn Spielberg closes ‘Girl’ in Savannah

The filming of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s sophomore feature, *Girl*, officially wrapped in Savannah, Georgia, on a Friday night last month.

The production, shot entirely in the historic southern city, concluded after a tightly scheduled run that saw the crew move from beachside sets to interior locations over the course of several weeks.

*Girl* is billed as a psychological crime‑thriller that follows “the aftermath of a tennis instructor being found viciously murdered in a summer beach town where wealth and status control everything; a local cop must look deep into the instructor’s last days and his own complicated past to get to the bottom of the twisted case,” .

The story is penned by Will Danilow, whose script navigates the murky waters of small‑town secrets and personal demons.

The film is a joint effort among Tetrad Studios, Crazy Legs Features, Valecroft, and 5 More Minutes Productions in association with Neighborhood Entertainment Fund.

A total of twelve producers—Roy Scott MacFarland, Tom Cappello, Scott Thigpen, Colin Bates, William Ramsey, Matt Groesch, John Sacchi, Marc Danon, Jessica Fox‑Thigpen and others—oversaw the project from development to completion.

## Background & Context

Destry Allyn Spielberg made her feature‑film debut with *Please Don’t Feed the Children* in 2024, a genre movie that starred Michelle Dockery. The new thriller marks the first time Spielberg has directed a film that blends psychological intrigue with crime‑drama.

Shooting in Savannah’s picturesque coastal setting lends the movie a distinctly Southern atmosphere, aligning with the story’s beach‑town backdrop.

The film’s narrative centers on a murder mystery that spirals into a deeper investigation of social hierarchies and hidden pasts. By focusing on a tennis instructor’s violent death, *Girl* seeks to explore how privilege can both protect and betray individuals in tight‑knit communities.

## Cast Highlights

Leading the cast is Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Jason Isaacs, known for his roles in *The White Lotus* and the Harry Potter series. Isaacs will soon appear in the horror‑thriller *Victorian Psycho*, while Sofia Wylie—star of *The School for Good and Evil*—is next slated to join Netflix’s *The Body* this fall.

British actor Luke Newton, famed for his role as Colin Bridgerton, will continue with the sci‑fi thriller *White Mars* (W/T) due 2027 and the animated feature *Viana: The Legend of the Golden Hearts* later this year.

Maddie Ziegler brings her experience from *Pretty Lethal* and Steven Spielberg’s *West Side Story* and will appear in Netflix’s *In a Holidaze* later this year.

The ensemble also includes Bobby Gilchrist, Tess Kincaid, and Sandy Bainum, each contributing to the film’s layered depiction of community secrets. Together, the cast’s diverse backgrounds enhance the movie’s exploration of identity and morality.

## Production Wrap‑Up

*Girl* is produced by a coalition of industry veterans: Roy Scott MacFarland, Tom Cappello, Scott Thigpen, Colin Bates, William Ramsey, Matt Groesch, John Sacchi, Marc Danon and Jessica Fox‑Thigpen. The project benefits from the support of Neighborhood Entertainment Fund and creative input from Tetrad Studios and Crazy Legs Features.

Valecroft’s involvement adds additional logistical resources for the Savannah shoot.

The production has already secured distribution plans through its affiliated studios, with the film slated for a theatrical and streaming release in the coming months.

Fans of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s previous work can expect a continuation of her distinctive storytelling style, now enriched by a star‑packed cast and a compelling Southern mystery.

As *Girl* completes its final post‑production stages, industry insiders anticipate a release that will challenge audiences with its blend of suspense, character depth, and visual texture.