Walking Dead actress Alicia Witt stars in new indie film Fuzzy Head
By Renee Hansen
Actress and singer/songwriter Alicia Witt portrayed Paula during season 6 of The Walking Dead. A member of the Saviors, Paula, came against Carol (Melissa McBride) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan), whom she greatly underestimated, leading to her death. Next, fans can see Witt in a new indie thriller, Fuzzy Head.
The film is the second feature by Wendy McColm, known for Birds Without Feathers, who also stars. The story follows Marla, a girl who finds herself on the run after her mother’s murder. While attempting to discover the truth about her mother’s demise, Marla, in a state of paranoia, experiences insomnia, which brings about memories of her childhood and trauma that she must face to uncover the truth.
Witt stars as the mother, with McColm as Marla; they are joined by Numa Perrier, Fred Melamed, Rain Phoenix, Richard Riehle, Jonathan Tolliver, and more.
View the trailer below, then head to Apple TV+ to watch the film.
What else does Alicia Witt star in?
Witt’s first film role was in 1984’s Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s novel from 1965. While initially a box office bomb, Dune became a cult classic, and a modern adaptation has since been released, with the second part set for release in 2024. David Lynch, writer and director of the first film, is credited with discovering Witt, casting her in this film and Twin Peaks.
Other roles Witt is known for include Mr. Holland’s Opus, Cybill, Urgan Legend, Ally McBeal, Two Weeks Notice, Vanilla Sky, Last Holiday, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Friday Night Lights (series), The Mentalist, Justified, Orange is the New Black and many more.
Another upcoming role for Witt is Longlegs, a horror thriller written and directed by Oz Perkins, known for Gretel & Hansel (2020). The film also stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Blair Underwood. Filming for the movie was completed in February 2023, but no release date has been announced.
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