The BUZZ had the pleasure to sit down and briefly chat with the stars of the film, “My Dead Friend Zoe.” The movie stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Academy Award nominee Ed Harris, and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman. Harris, Martin-Green and Morales also serve as executive producers of the film.
In an official statement regarding the film:
“‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who is at odds with her family thanks to the presence of Zoe (Natalie Morales), her dead best friend from the Army. Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman), the tough love of her mother (Gloria Reuben) and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit’s cozy-dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world. That is until Merit’s estranged grandfather (Ed Harris) — holed up at the family’s ancestral lake house — begins to lose his way and needs the one thing he refuses… help. At its core, this is a buddy film about a complicated friendship, a divided family, and the complex ways in which we process grief.”
We spoke with the cast about their thoughts on attaching themselves to this project, which is based on director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ experience as a former U.S. Army infantry paratrooper and Iraq War Bronze Star veteran. Martin-Green and Morales also talked about the complex relationship between Merit and Zoe.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce also serves as an executive producer of the film. He released this quote:
“Being part of ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ as an executive producer has been an incredible experience. This film tells a compelling story and shines a light on the challenges our veterans face. My hope is to continue working on meaningful projects like this – stories that entertain, inspire and make a real impact. I’m proud to be part of ‘My Dead Friend Zoe,’ a film that tells a powerful story and puts two strong female characters at the forefront. Sonequa and Natalie bring depth and authenticity to their performances, highlighting the strength, resilience and leadership of women in the military.”
For your consideration, please visit these nonprofits that are making incredible contributions and differences in the lives of veterans and their familes:
http://www.missioncontinues.org/
http://www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org/
https://everytownsupportfund.org
“My Dead Friend Zoe” premieres in theaters on February 28th.
Watch the interview with Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales below:
