Maddie’s Secret

Maddie's Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. While her life seems picturesque – complete with an adoring husband (Eric Rahill), ride-or-die best friend (Kate Berlant), and a cupboard full of woman-owned, ethically sourced chili crisp to boot – mounting professional pressures threaten to reawaken a hidden secret from her troubled past.

Utilizing melodrama, satire, and intimate performances to skewer contemporary influencer culture, Maddie’s Secret nails the delicate tonal balance between a campy movie-of-the week mixed with genuine pathos. This film marks Early as a bold new voice in contemporary cinema.