Landon Ashworth, whose credits include a PhD in astrophysics as well as acting in the sketch show Comedy Sketch TV Time, Okay? and an episode of Space Force, is making his feature directorial debut with the fantasy drama, Go On.
Ashworth also wrote the script, and according to Deadline, “the film follows two strangers on a remote mountain, scorched by forest fires, as they help each other process baggage from their previous lives so they can transition to the afterlife.”
Today, Deadline also broke the news that the film had found its stars with actors Vincent Kartheiser (pictured above as Pete Campbell in Mad Men) and Laura Slade Wiggins (Shameless).
“Having my feature film directorial debut be my own screenplay which addresses real, meaningful, and relatable issues is an honor,” Ashworth told Deadline. “Also, having the opportunity to work with Vincent is beyond a dream come true. I’ve followed his career for over a decade and knew he needed to play the co-lead of this movie. His roles after Mad Men have just solidified my opinion that he’s one of the best dramatic actors of our generation and worthy of this role.”
Ashworth added, “The added bonus of having Laura Slade sign on is humbling to say the least. Most directors I know didn’t have such amazing talent available for their first features. After a decade of directing TV commercials and sketch comedy I’m absolutely ready to bring this feature film to a worldwide audience.”
Go On is set to start filming in New Mexico in September. No news yet on when the movie will make its way to a screen near you.
