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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rudy Pankow-led supernatural romance “Thud” adds six cast members, Deadline reports
Deadline reports that “Thud,” starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as the Grim Reaper and Rudy Pankow as the Devil, has rounded out its cast with six final additions, including Lauren Holt, Anna Akana, Kevin Bigley, Brian McElhaney, Brandon Scott, and Vincent Rodriguez III.
“Thud,” the darkly comedic supernatural romance starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as the Grim Reaper and Rudy Pankow as the Devil, has completed its cast with six final additions, Deadline reported on Aug. 5. The casting updates bring additional performers on board for the film, rounding out what Deadline described as the project’s final ensemble changes.
Deadline said the new additions include Lauren Holt, identified in the report as a former cast member of “Saturday Night Live.” Holt is among the performers joining the movie’s established pairing of Gellar and Pankow, according to the casting announcement.
The cast list also includes Anna Akana, whose recent credit in Deadline’s description is “Go Back to China,” as well as Kevin Bigley, noted by Deadline for work on “Upload.” Deadline said Bigley will join the project as part of the same six-person final cast expansion.
Deadline further reported the inclusion of Brian McElhaney, identified in the report as appearing in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” Another addition named by Deadline is Brandon Scott, with the report citing “Off Campus” in connection with the actor’s prior work.
Deadline’s sixth and final cast addition in the report is Vincent Rodriguez III. The casting update, published by Deadline alongside a promotional image, completes the set of final additions the outlet described in its report on “Thud.”
The film’s casting announcement arrives after Deadline framed the project around its premise of a grim reaper and devil-led romance, with the central roles already attached to Gellar and Pankow. With the final additions now set, the production’s next public milestones typically involve further casting clarifications, production start details, and distribution planning, though Deadline’s report focused specifically on the cast rounding-out process.
No release date, studio details, or character breakdowns beyond the central pairing were included in the portion of the reporting provided. As a result, audiences will need subsequent studio or trade updates for more specifics on how each newly announced actor’s character fits into the film’s supernatural-romance setup.
Why It Matters
- Casting completion can help stabilize production planning, including scheduling and ensemble contracting, ahead of later announcements.
- Projects built around a high-recognition pairing like Gellar and Pankow often rely on supporting cast to widen appeal across broader audiences.
- The addition of performers with credits across comedy sketch, streaming, and mainstream franchise work reflects an emphasis on a mix of acting backgrounds.
- With the “final additions” set, future updates from the studio or distributor are likely to focus more on release planning and character details rather than further ensemble changes.
Key Facts
- Deadline reported Aug. 5 that “Thud,” a darkly comedic supernatural romance, has added six final cast members.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar will star as the Grim Reaper, and Rudy Pankow will star as the Devil, according to Deadline.
- The six final additions named by Deadline are Lauren Holt, Anna Akana, Kevin Bigley, Brian McElhaney, Brandon Scott, and Vincent Rodriguez III.
- Deadline identified Lauren Holt as a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member.
- Deadline linked Anna Akana to “Go Back to China,” Kevin Bigley to “Upload,” Brian McElhaney to “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” and Brandon Scott to “Off Campus.”