http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1
Barton to 'Fade' in on indie
Drama budgeted under $10 million
By DAVE MCNARY
Mischa Barton will topline coming-of-age drama "Don't Fade Away" for newly minted production shingle Origin Entertainment Group.
Beau Bridges, Ja Rule and Ryan Kwanten also star.
Project, about an engaged Manhattan couple forced to deal with a father's unexpected illness, is written and directed by Luke Kasdan, nephew of Lawrence Kasdan.
Nicole Peluso, founder of Origin, is producing with Arik Ruchim; Kasdan and Irina Ginzburg exec produce. Pic's been shooting in North Carolina and is prepping for lensing in Gotham.
Origin, funded by private equity, focuses on films budgeted under $10 million and sporting strong female characters.
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