'From Chaos to Serenity': Dustin Hoffman stars in Mayim Bialik's directorial debut 'As They Made Us'

Over a year ago, Quiver Distribution acquired "As They Made Us", the feature directorial debut of Mayim Bialik. This film, starring Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman, Diana Agron, Simon Helberg, and Oscar nominee Candice Bergen, is now set to captivate audiences from its theatre and VOD release of April 8th, as reported by Deadline in early 2022.

Bialik's Bold Directorial Debut: 'As They Made Us'

Bialik, the former star of The Big Bang Theory, took the helm as the writer and director of this dysfunctional family dramedy. It revolves around Abigail, a divorced mother of two, brilliantly portrayed by Agron, who is striving to balance her chaotic family while fostering a new love interest. The cast includes Justin Chu Cary, Charlie Weber, and Bialik’s Call Me Kat co-star Julian Gant.

When the film was acquired, Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman expressed their excitement. "We are thrilled to be able to share Mayim’s feature film debut with audiences. With a stellar cast in an intelligent and funny film, this relatable family story and Mayim’s touching script will surely hit home with viewers across many generations.”

Bialik expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “As a first-time director, it is nothing short of a dream to write for and direct a cast this accomplished, passionate, and intellectually committed to this film.”

The Upcoming Legacy of 'As They Made Us'

Bialik's film seems to be poised for success, considering Quiver Distribution's impressive catalogue of titles. It's worth noting that the company has recently acquired Kew Media Distribution’s library of 700 titles and has several upcoming releases in the pipeline. This includes the Western Dead for a Dollar featuring Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe, and Rachel Brosnahan, and Neil LaBute’s Out of the Blue, starring Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson, Hank Azaria, and Chase Sui Wonders.

Reflecting on her directorial journey, Bialik added, "As They Made Us is about a family’s tumultuous and hilarious journey from chaos to serenity. Making one’s first film is also that journey.” As we revisit the launch of this poignant family saga, it's clear that Bialik's directorial debut has marked an unforgettable milestone in her career, as well as in the storied filmography of Dustin Hoffman.

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