Two recognizable faces from film and television are reuniting behind a tense new project: Ron Perlman and Teri Polo will lead director Aida Gevorgyan’s psychological drama Lies We Follow, which has begun principal photography in Los Angeles. The film explores how far a grieving parent will go when hope and control become indistinguishable—and why that story feels urgent now.
What the story is about
The plot centers on Jamie, a mother desperate to save her terminally ill daughter, Emma. When conventional medicine fails, Jamie is drawn to a secluded retreat run by a charismatic physician named Beau, portrayed by Ron Perlman. Beau promises a radical remedy and a chance at a “new world”; as Jamie falls further into his orbit, the line between genuine healing and coercion grows blurred. Teri Polo plays Margaret, Beau’s right-hand figure within the retreat’s inner circle, and a character who becomes entangled with Jamie’s plight.
The film positions itself as a close, intimate study of belief and vulnerability rather than a conventional horror outing—an angle that could appeal to viewers who favor character-driven thrillers with psychological depth.
Cast, crew and production details
- Title: Lies We Follow
- Director: Aida Gevorgyan
- Leads: Ron Perlman (Beau), Teri Polo (Margaret), with the central role of Jamie and her daughter Emma at the story’s emotional core
- Filming location: Los Angeles (principal photography underway)
- Genre: Psychological drama / cult-themed thriller
- Production status: Shooting; release and distribution details not yet announced
Why these castings matter
Polo is best known for long-running work in mainstream comedy and television drama, including her recurring role across the Meet the Parents franchise. She also has steady recent credits in both film and TV, and is slated to appear in an upcoming comedy release this fall. For her part, Perlman brings a long history in genre and prestige projects—his career spans major studio films and prominent television series, and his presence often signals a darker, more grounded turn in material.
That combination—an actor skilled in emotional nuance matched with a performer who commands intense, sometimes ominous roles—suggests the film will lean on performance over spectacle. In a market increasingly driven by streaming platforms seeking mid-budget, character-led fare, that can increase the project’s commercial and critical prospects.
Industry observers will be watching how the film positions itself for distribution once shooting wraps; projects with strong leads and a topical hook about belief, manipulation and grief often attract attention from specialty distributors and streamers.
Selected credits and representation
Teri Polo’s résumé includes a mixture of comedy and drama across film and television. Her recent screen work continued that pattern, and she remains a familiar face to audiences from both big-studio comedies and serialized TV dramas.
Ron Perlman’s credits span genre cinema and serialized television. He is frequently cast in roles that require a commanding physical or emotional presence, which aligns with his casting as Beau.
| Person | Notable recent work | Industry reps |
|---|---|---|
| Teri Polo | Ongoing film and TV roles across drama and comedy | Gersh; McGowan Rodriguez Management; Kraditor & Haber |
| Ron Perlman | Numerous film and TV credits spanning genre and drama | Link Entertainment; Independent Artist Group; legal counsel listed with Nelson Davis LLP |
With production active in Los Angeles, there’s still time for the creative team to refine tone and marketing strategy—both factors that will determine how the film finds an audience once post-production concludes.
Editor’s note: A previous version of this report incorrectly associated Archstone Entertainment and Jack Sheehan with the project; those parties are not involved.
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