June Squibb Joins Alex Borstein In Indie Dramedy 'Turn the Lights Back On'

June Squibb is set to star opposite Alex Borstein in the indie dramedy "Turn the Lights Back On," according to Deadline. The Oscar-nominated actress will play Mary, the mother of Borstein's character Emma, in the film.

The project, marking the feature debut of writer-director Dave Pantano, centers on a family confronting unresolved tensions during an unprecedented moment in modern history. Based on true events, it draws inspiration from experiences many families faced during the Covid era.

What is the movie about?

"Turn the Lights Back On" is described as being in the spirit of titles such as "Little Miss Sunshine," "August: Osage County," and "The Brothers McMullen." Borstein plays Emma, an exhausted elementary school teacher grappling with perimenopause and family responsibility. She faces the difficult decision to place her aging mother into assisted living as the world begins to shut down. Squibb's character, Mary, is a woman clinging to feelings of control as she ages and her dementia worsens.

Who is making the film?

Producers on the film include Dino Maglaris, Harrison Chiu, and Addie Scott Irwin of Salado Pictures, alongside Borstein and Marni Rosenzweig of The Rosenzweig Group. Squibb, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her work in "Nebraska," will next be seen in the fourth and final season of Showtime's "Yellowjackets."