Justine Skye, Tyler Dean Flores and Seann William Scott will lead the cast of Green Dolphin, written and directed by Chris Kenneally. The film is produced by Russell Geyser of RainMaker Films, Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, and Shruti Ganguly of Honto88. Keanu Reeves and Clay Pecorin serve as Executive Producers.
A dramatic coming-of-age road movie, Green Dolphin follows 15 year old Robinson (Tyler Dean Flores) and 20 year old Keesha (Justine Skye) as they venture cross-country in an attempt to escape the grasp of abusive foster parent and drug-dealer Martin (Seann William Scott). When they breakdown midway, Keesha and Robinson discover a new family that could turn their life around.
The film marks the narrative feature debut for writer/director Chris Kenneally. Kenneally previously directed the acclaimed feature documentary Side by Side, which featured interviews with iconic directors including Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, David Lynch and Richard Linklater. Keanu Reeves produced and narrated the film; Green Dolphin marks Reeves and Kenneally’s second collaboration.
Green Dolphin marks the feature film debut for rapidly rising R&B singer/songwriter Justine Skye. Signed to Roc Nation Records, Skye’s latest EP 8 Ounces combines the legendary songwriting skills of The Dream, award winning production of Tricky Stewart and Justine’s raw emotion and talent. Justine Skye is currently working on her debut album.
Lead actor Tyler Dean Flores previously appeared in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises and in television series including Blindspot and Chicago Fire. Seann William Scott has starred in many iconic hit films including Role Models, The Rundown, Old School, T, the critically acclaimed Goon and the billion dollar comedy American Pie franchise. Scott will next be seen starring in the sequel Goon 2: Last of the Enforcers, coming out this September.
“I could not be more pleased to have Justine and Tyler on board to bring our central characters Keesha and Robinson to life on film,” commented Kenneally. “They are remarkably gifted rising talents, and I can’t wait to see them work opposite Seann William Scott, whose challenging role allows him to show off his dramatic chops.”
Executive Producer Keanu Reeves added, “Chris and I first started discussing the concept for Green Dolphin when we worked together on Side by Side. This a true passion project for me and Chris and we’re so thrilled to get started on production.”
Justine Skye is represented by SupaNova Management and MBK Entertainment. Tyler Dean Flores is represented by CESD. Seann William Scott Scott is represented by ICM Partners, 3 Arts, and legal firm Sloane, Offer, Weber, and Dern.