Pitch Perfect actress Anna Kendrick is set to make her directorial debut and star in the upcoming true-crime thriller movie, The Dating Game. The film will tell the true story of Cheryl Bradshaw, a bachelorette who appeared and took part in the hit 70s matchmaking TV show The Dating Game and chose an attractive and funny bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala. However, little did Bradshaw know that behind Alcala's charming personality and allure lied a deadly secret – that he was a psychopathic serial killer.
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According to Deadline, Kendrick has been tapped to make her feature directorial debut with The Dating Game, which is currently in development at AGC Studios (Moonfall). Kendrick will also play the lead role of Bradshaw and produce the project, which was penned by Ian MacAllister McDonald. The film will be fully financed by AGC, with production companies BoulderLight Pictures (The Vigil) and Vertigo Entertainment (Don't Worry Darling) hopping on board as co-producers. The Dating Game is currently in the pre-production stage. Principal photography for the film is scheduled to begin in late October, with additional cast members expected to be announced soon.
Best known for her roles in the Pitch Perfect and Twilight series, Kendrick has also made a name for herself outside franchise films, with titles like 2012's action thriller End of Watch and 2018's dark comedy thriller A Simple Favor showcasing her impressive range. She was most recently seen in the Netflix sci-fi film Stowaway and the HBO Max rom-com series Love Life. However, The Dating Game will present the American actress with an opportunity to realize her full potential from the director's chair. Kendrick's enthusiasm for the story bodes well for her fans, who can check out The Dating Game when it eventually makes its debut.