''Waterlily Jaguar'' is a 2018

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written and directed by

Melora Walters Melora Walters (born October 21, 1959) is an American actress and filmmaker, best known for her starring roles as Wanda Henrickson on HBO's ''Big Love'' (2006–2010) and Kathy Kone on Hulu's '' PEN15'' (2019–2021). She has frequently collabora ...

. The film stars James LeGros,

Mira Sorvino Mira Katherine Sorvino (; born ) is an American actress. She rose to stardom with her performance as a prostitute in the comedy film ''Mighty Aphrodite'' (1995), which won her both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Academy Award for Best S ...

, Stacey Oristano, Dominic Monaghan,

Christopher Backus Christopher Backus is an American actor, director and screenwriter. Backus made his television debut in NBC's ''Will & Grace'', followed by landing roles in '' The O.C.'', ''Life on Mars'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,'' ''Sons of Anarc ...

and Steven Swadling. The film centers on Bob (LeGros), a famous

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known for his "

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s" seeking to pen a more serious book, only to find himself tumbling down a spiral of obsession that may leave his most important relationships in shambles, including his marriage.

Cast

* James LeGros as Bob *

as Helen, his wife * Stacey Oristano as Wilhelmina, his assistant * Dominic Monaghan as Bill, his agent *

as Jackson * Steven Swadling as Peter * Lili Mirojnick as Scarlet

Production

Filming started in

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in January 2017 and lasted several weeks.

References

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* 2018 films American drama films 2018 drama films Films directed by Melora Walters 2010s English-language films 2010s American films {{2010s-US-drama-film-stub