Lola Kirke, Pauline Chalamet, and John Gallagher Jr. Star in the Heartfelt Comedy ‘Swim Fishy’ by Kristen Buckels Cantrell

Lola Kirke, Pauline Chalamet, and John Gallagher Jr. Complete Filming of Swim Fishy

In an exclusive announcement, actors Lola Kirke, Pauline Chalamet, and John Gallagher Jr. have concluded their work on Swim Fishy, the debut feature from writer, director, and producer Kristen Buckels Cantrell. The film, produced under 2801 Productions, also features performances by Jenny O’Hara and Raúl Castillo.

Set against the backdrop of Arkansas, Swim Fishy tells the story of Clea (portrayed by Kirke), a thirty-something woman who is newly pregnant and striving to find stability in her life. Reluctantly, she embarks on a road trip with her uptight sister Frannie (played by Chalamet) to visit their estranged parents. To add a lighter touch to the journey, Clea invites her laid-back friend Abel (Gallagher Jr.) along. However, as the trio navigates unexpected detours and personality clashes, they must confront past wounds and unspoken truths, leading to an unanticipated reckoning.

Additional producers for Swim Fishy include Nathan Mardis, Charlotte Gilbert, Michelle Cameron, and Caleb Wall. Executive producers consist of Kirke along with Lexi Tannenholz, Emily McCann Lesser, Matt Hartley, and Zak Heald of Bentonville Studios.

The film’s cast and crew are represented by various agencies: Cantrell, Gallagher Jr., and Kirke are with Gersh, while Kirke also works with Circle Management + Production. Chalamet is represented by CAA and Gang, Tyre Ramer, and Gallagher Jr. also has representation through Yorn, Levine, Barnes.