Christina Ricci is one of Hollywood’s most respected young actors who is also fast becoming a producer of note. With her producing partner at Blaspheme Films, Ricci has no less than four films in development. The first to go into production will be the cult comic ADRENALINE, an action film in which Ricci will also star. Joel Silver will produce with Blaspheme Films for Warner Bros.
Also in development is WESTLAND, a Bryce Kass written and directed film that was workshopped at the Sundance Screenwriter’sLab in January; SPEEDQUEEN, an adaptation of a Stewart O’Nan book that is being scripted by Brian Price as a possible vehicle for Ricci to Star; and BORN TO LOSE, a film being written by Heath Mattioli and Dave Spacone, to be directed by Melodie McDaniel.
Christina Ricci made a seamless transition into more mature roles as Dedee Truit, in the scathing comedy, THEOPPOSITE OF SEX and as Layla in Vincent Gallo’s BUFFALO 66. She won rave revies for these performances including Best Actress at the Seattle Film Festival. she was later nominated for a Golden Globe Award, an American Comedy Award, and an Independent Spirit Award as Best Actress for her work in THEOPPOSITE OF SEX and earned a National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Award for her combined efforts in THEOPPOSITE OF SEX, BUFFALO 66 and PECKER.
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Christina Riccis performance at age 8 in a school Christmas play caught the attention of a local theatre critic, who suggested to her parents that she consider an acting career. She made her professional acting debut one year later in MERMAIDS in the pivotal role of Chers youngest daughterand Winona Ryders sister.
Christina Ricci continued to mesmerize audiences and critics alike with her winning portrayal of the strangely adorable Wednesday Addams in THEADDAMSFAMILY. Her performance so delighted the film creator and movie fans that Ricci was given an expanded role in the sequel ADDAMSFAMILYVALUES.
Christina Ricci went on to star in the surprise hit of the summer 1995 season CASPER. For that, Ricci received the prestigious N.A.T.O. ShowEast Star of the Year Award and the Star of Tomorrow Award from the Motion Picture Bookers Club for her strong performances and the $100 million-plus box office successes of ADDAMSFAMILY and CASPER.