Charli XCX and Jessica Alba Cast in Dakota Johnson’s Directorial Debut A Tree Is Blue

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Charli XCX and Jessica Alba Cast in Dakota Johnson’s Directorial Debut A Tree Is Blue

Dakota Johnson is set to make her feature directorial debut with the film titled A Tree Is Blue. Notable stars Charli XCX and Jessica Alba are in discussions to join the cast. The screenplay for the film is crafted by Vanessa Burghardt, who may also take on an acting role.

Production Details

Although specific plot details are currently under wraps, production is anticipated to commence next month in Los Angeles. CAA Media Finance is managing the sales aspect, while Rivulet Entertainment is financing the entire project.

Key Producers

Dakota Johnson
Ro Donnelly
Sam Racanelli for TeaTime Pictures
Rob Paris
Mike Witherill for Rivulet

Hyunji Ward will serve as executive producer for TeaTime, alongside Rick Steele.

Previous Work and Collaborations

This marks an exciting venture for Johnson, who directed the short film Loser Baby that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. As an actress, her recent projects include Splitsville and The Materialists.

Vanessa Burghardt, a first-time screenwriter, previously co-starred with Johnson in Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Artist Contributions

Jessica Alba is fresh off producing and starring in Netflix’s Trigger Warning. She will also feature in the upcoming sports biopic Maserati: The Brothers, alongside stars like Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.

Charli XCX, known for her Grammy-winning tracks, is increasingly appearing in films. She is currently both producing and acting in the A24 movie The Moment and has been cast in other titles such as Faces of Death and I Want Your Sex.