Lilly Wachowski Joins Alexandra Grey's Sci-Fi Short 'The Day Before'
The indie short, written, directed, and starring Grey, has wrapped production and is targeting a 2027 festival run.
- Director
- Alexandra Grey
- Starring
- Alexandra Grey, Matthew Law, Jamie Clayton
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
Lilly Wachowski has joined the indie sci-fi short film “The Day Before” as an executive producer, according to a report from Variety. The “Matrix” and “Sense8” co-creator is now attached to the project from writer-director-star Alexandra Grey.
Grey leads the ensemble cast, which includes Matthew Law (“Nemesis,” “Abbott Elementary”), Jamie Clayton (“Sense8,” “Hellraiser”), and Alexander David Pleasant (“Abbott Elementary”). The short film is set on the eve of NASA’s most ambitious space mission, following Dr. Erynne Washington (Grey), the first astronaut selected for a historic one-way journey to Mars.
What is the film about?
The story focuses on Erynne spending one final day on Earth with her husband, Marcus (Law), and their young son, Noah (Pleasant), knowing she will never return home. Jamie Clayton plays news anchor Caroline Shaw. The project recently wrapped production in Los Angeles and is being positioned for a 2027 festival premiere.
Who else is producing?
Grey produces under her Bishop Street Production banner. The producing team also includes two-time Emmy-nominated producer Zackary Drucker (“The Stroll,” “Transparent”), Jonathan Olson, and Student Academy Award-winning producer Ilayda Cetinkaya. Additional executive producers include Jalen Jones, Grafton Doyle, John Reyes Doyle of Equites Productions, and Bamby Salcedo, president and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alexandra Grey?
Alexandra Grey is a writer, director, and actress. Her previous acting credits include roles in series such as “Empire,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “MacGyver,” “The Resident,” and “The Alienist.”
When will 'The Day Before' be released?
The film is not yet scheduled for a public release. According to the report, it is being positioned for a 2027 festival premiere.
What is Lilly Wachowski's role as executive producer?
An executive producer role typically involves contributing to a project’s creative direction, securing financing, or leveraging industry connections to support its production and distribution. Wachowski’s involvement brings significant sci-fi genre credibility to the independent project.
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