Deschanel, Brownstein join Friend Thing as Seattle shoot wraps

Emily Deschanel, Carrie Brownstein, Ryder Allen, Nick Thune and Holden Jaffe joined Friend Thing, Deadline reported on 17 September 2026. Writer-director Harry Calbom's indie coming-of-age drama wrapped in Seattle, Deadline reported. Set in mid-1990s Seattle, it follows a 14-year-old boy facing heartbreak and family tragedy, Deadline reported.