Krys Marshall (Apple TV+’s For All Mankind, Hulu’s Paradise) will appear in filmmaker Latavia Young’s upcoming narrative short film, ‘Peeling’. The casting marks a full-circle professional reunion for the two and adds a significant layer of authenticity to the Miami-set production. This comes as Marshall’s star continues to rise, with Deadline recently confirming her casting in Pixar’s Toy Story 5.
Marshall, who also serves as a Producer on the film, and Young first worked together during the production of For All Mankind: The Official Podcast, which expanded on the making of the series. Their shared dedication to the craft of storytelling laid the groundwork for this creative partnership. For Marshall, joining the cast and creative leadership of ‘Peeling’ also marks a meaningful return to her Miami roots, bringing her world-class talent back to a community that shaped her.
Peeling is a deeply personal exploration of girlhood, trauma, and resilience, set against the vibrant but often overlooked backdrop of Liberty City, Miami. Shot on 16mm film, the project follows 10-year-old Kendra as she navigates fragmented memories and comes to understand her blossoming vulnerabilities. The film is a retrospective on girlhood amidst socio-economic challenges, bodily tresspass, and affection in formative years.
“Krys brings an incredible depth to Peeling,” says Young in a press statement. “Meeting Krys was a pivotal moment in my career so now having her inhabit a story about growing up in Miami is so validating considering the path I’ve taken since stepping into my own voice. She came in, wrapped her arms around the project, and has been a major cheerleader making sure this project keeps moving forward in every way.
The film’s cast and crew includes Florida-natives Hattie Estime-Haskins (“NCIS”, “THEM”), Amaya Rodriguez in her narrative debut, and Krys Marshall (“Paradise”, “For All Mankind”) as well as Miami-born DP Diana Matos (“Supa Girlz”, “Neon”, “Miguel Wants to Fight”). The film is edited by Jamie Kennedy (“On My Block”, “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”).
The “Peeling” Kickstarter campaign is currently in its final push to raise finishing funds. These resources are critical for wrapping production, completing post-production, and festival submissions. The campaign is active through May 10, 2026.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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