John Early's Directorial Debut 'Maddie's Secret' Gets Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Release
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Ryan Lattanzio
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Summary
John Early makes his feature directing debut with the dark comedy "Maddie's Secret," which premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and is being released by Magnolia Pictures. Early writes, directs, and stars in the film as Maddie, a dishwasher who becomes a viral internet superstar. The article presents the trailer and discusses the film's tonally wild dark comedy style, with Early known for his work on "Search Party," "The Afterparty," and "Stress Positions."
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Here, he plays a woman named Maddie — earnestly, and not as drag — a dishwasher who becomes a viral internet superstar
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