'Obsession' Star Megan Lawless Boards Indie Romantic Comedy 'Crushed'
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β’Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:24:08 +0000
π° What Happened
Actor Megan Lawless will lead a new romantic comedy called Crushed. It is the first film directed by Stephanie Donnelly.
Lawless plays Joss, a hopeless romantic whose crushes never feel the same way. Joss sets out to find one perfect crush. The film is shooting in Chicago now, and it is still early in production.
π The Backstory
Lawless starred in the horror film Obsession, which made well over half a billion dollars worldwide. It is Focus Features' highest-grossing movie ever.
She has also appeared in The Hate U Give and the series The Girl From Plainville. Crushed is an independent film, and it marks a step into comedy after her horror success.
π― Why It Matters
It shows how one breakout role can lead to bigger chances. Fans of Obsession will get to see its star in a very different kind of film.
Actor Megan Lawless will lead a new romantic comedy called Crushed. It is the first film directed by Stephanie Donnelly.
Lawless plays Joss, a hopeless romantic whose crushes never feel the same way. Joss sets out to find one perfect crush. The film is shooting in Chicago now, and it is still early in production.
Lawless starred in the horror film Obsession, which made well over half a billion dollars worldwide. It is Focus Features' highest-grossing movie ever.
She has also appeared in The Hate U Give and the series The Girl From Plainville. Crushed is an independent film, and it marks a step into comedy after her horror success.
It shows how one breakout role can lead to bigger chances. Fans of Obsession will get to see its star in a very different kind of film.