The Cackling of the Dodos: A Hilarious Farmer’s Nightmare

Production Details

Title: The Cackling Of The Dodos

Format: HBSVOD Feature / Netflix

Production Begins: June 1

Filming Dates: June 1 – July 12, 2026

Filming Location: New Jersey

Producer: Michael Costigan

Writer: Rye Curtis

Director: Jason Bateman

LP: Amy Jarvela

DP: Matthew Libatique

1AD: Ryan Robert Howard

Cast: Sam Rockwell – Woody Harrelson

CD: Ellen Lewis – Kate Sprance

Synopsis: The Cackling of the Dodos follows small-town farmer George, who has a truly terrible day when he discovers a corpse chilling out in a grain bin and he is unwittingly forced into a chaotic, sloppy cover-up by his boss Denny.

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About The Cackling Of The Dodos

The Cackling of the Dodos centers on George, a small-town farmer who faces an unexpected crisis. His day takes a bizarre turn when he stumbles upon a corpse in a grain bin, leading him into a series of misadventures. Complications arise as George’s boss, Denny, entangles him in a messy cover-up. The narrative unfolds in a comedic yet tense atmosphere, highlighting the struggles and decisions faced by the characters in this unusual situation.