EXCLUSIVE: Tony Cavalero, the actor known for his fan favorite role of Keefe in HBO’s comedy The Righteous Gemstones, has joined the cast of the psychological thriller The Silence Game, written and directed by John Rosman (New Life).
As previously announced, Sarah Yarkin and Nicholas Cirillo will also star.
Currently shooting in New Mexico, the film follows a disillusioned young man who, after following a mysterious woman into a camp of outsiders, falls under the influence of a charismatic leader preaching virtue through “The Silence Game,” an unnerving game with straightforward but terrifying rules. As the ideology takes a darker turn, he must grapple with its intoxicating philosophy before it spirals into something far more sinister.
No word yet on the role Cavalero will be tackling here. Emily Schweber handled casting, and T. Justin Ross (Aporia, New Life) is producing.
Most recently, Cavalero’s wrapped on David Michôd’s biopic on boxer Christy Martin, opposite Sydney Sweeney, as well as the lead in DMV, a pilot for CBS produced by Aaron Kaplan and Dana Klein. Other recent projects include Cold Wallet, alongside Raúl Castillo, and Die Hart 3, opposite Kathryn Hahn, J.K. Simmons, and Kevin Hart. The Righteous Games, in which he stars opposite Danny McBride, Adam Devine and more, is currently winding down toward its finale, which airs in May, after a four-season run.
Rosman’s debut feature, the horror thriller New Life, emerged as a breakout on the festival circuit in 2023, striking a distribution deal with Brainstorm Media before making its way to Hulu.
Cavalero is represented by Nicole Garcia Management, Gersh, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols.
