currently being cast. Barbanell comes to the project after stepping into the role of Andy in the stage play for two performances a week, when the title of the show shifted toWith the original, critically acclaimed play, Brewer became the first actor with Down syndrome to lead an Off-Broadway production.
“We are thrilled to be producing Lindsey’s film and bringing her extraordinary play to the screen,” said Aggregate Films’ Costigan. “In the tradition of great films and shows about complicated families with comedy and heart, “Amy and the Orphans” struck us as a true original. We are thrilled to see Lindsey direct this story that speaks deeply to her, to us, and we think, a wide audience.”
Added Brewer: “I was so lucky to meet Lindsey a long time ago, and I’m so grateful she trusted me to tell her aunt’s story on stage in. This role means so much to me because I can identify with Amy since we both love movies and have Down syndrome. It’s amazing that we can share this experience together.
Brewer is an actress, model and activist best known for starring in several seasons of the award-winning Ryan Murphy anthology series
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