Trew Mullen Joins Crocodile Smile Cast
The actress will play Madison in the Tyler Riggs-directed thriller, which is currently shooting in Florida.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Comedy
Trew Mullen has joined the cast of Crocodile Smile, written and directed by Tyler Riggs and produced by Rob Cristiano. The film, currently shooting in Florida, follows a meticulous killer who falls for a nervous realtor.
Why it matters
Mullen's casting adds a rising performer to an independent production currently in filming in Florida. Her recent work in A24's The Moment places her in a higher-profile career trajectory.
The Moment, which starred Mullen opposite Charli XCX and Alexander Skarsgård, posted the fastest presales of any limited release in A24's history and sold out more than 50 screenings nationwide. Its best opening weekend theater average year-to-date stands at $107K, and no release date for Crocodile Smile has been announced.
The players
Trew Mullen
An actress who made her feature film debut as Heather in Blick Twice, and who starred opposite Charli XCX and Alexander Skarsgård in A24's The Moment.
Tyler Riggs
A writer and director who is writing and directing Crocodile Smile.
Rob Cristiano
A producer on Crocodile Smile.
The details
Mullen will play Madison, a deceptively unassuming young woman, in Crocodile Smile. She previously starred in The Moment, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and screened in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Timeline
January 2026: The Moment premieres at the Sundance Film Festival.
November 5, 2026: Mullen's casting in Crocodile Smile is announced.
Industry Dynamics
Mullen's rise follows A24's record-setting presales for The Moment, a limited release that sold out more than 50 screenings nationwide. Her casting in an independent thriller shows how studios and producers are building around performers who have recently broken through on the festival and arthouse circuit.
Crocodile Smile has no announced release date or distribution plan yet, so audiences cannot currently know where or when to watch it. Viewers interested in Mullen's work can see her in The Moment, which was released in limited theaters following its festival run.
The takeaway
Mullen's casting signals that performers who break through on the festival circuit are quickly drawn into new projects, so audiences should watch for Crocodile Smile's release details as filming in Florida continues.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Deadline.
