Rhea Seehorn Joins Apple Original Film ‘Running’ as Production Gains Momentum
Apple Original Films has announced that Rhea Seehorn, acclaimed for her role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, will join the cast of the upcoming feature film Running. This marks Seehorn’s second collaboration with Apple, following her lead role in the series Pluribus.
Running is directed by Gavin O’Connor, known for his work on The Accountant and Warrior. The film also features Spike Fearn, recognized for his performances in Alien: Romulus and Back to Black, and Brian Tyree Henry, whose previous collaborations with Apple include Causeway and Dope Thief. Henry’s role in Causeway earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, while Dope Thief garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
The narrative of Running centers on a homeless high school running prodigy, portrayed by Spike Fearn. The character embarks on a journey to achieve greatness, utilizing his athletic talents to escape his troubled past and discover a sense of belonging. The screenplay is penned by Bill Dubuque, who previously collaborated with O’Connor on The Accountant 2, a film that became Amazon MGM Studios’ second most-watched streaming title.
Apple TV’s official account on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed Seehorn’s casting with a post stating:
> Run, Rhea, run. Rhea Seehorn joins the cast of #Running, a new feature film from director Gavin O’Connor also starring Spike Fearn and Brian Tyree Henry, about a homeless high school running prodigy on the hunt for greatness as he uses his gifts to outrun his past and find a…
This announcement has generated significant anticipation among fans and industry observers, eager to see the dynamic ensemble cast bring this compelling story to life. As the film is still in the early stages of production, a release date has not yet been announced. However, Running is expected to premiere exclusively on Apple TV+, which offers a subscription service featuring a diverse array of original content, including acclaimed series like Severance, The Morning Show, Shrinking, and Silo.
