(Los Angeles, CA / March 28, 2022) — Maitland Ward is pleased to announce that she has been cast in the upcoming Sonja O’Hara’s film Just for You in a lead role, to be helmed by Emmy-nominated director/writer Sonja O’Hara.
The psychological thriller, based on a script by genre scribes Leaving Normal (who also co-produced the ambitious project with Ward), kicked off pre-production in January, starts shooting this summer and is slated for a 2023 release.
Sonja O’Hara’s Just for You is based on the futuristic premise of a cybersecurity specialist who is attacked in the virtual world of the metaverse, and a woman (Ward) who unleashes her dangerous alter-ego, Vivian, to exact revenge on those responsible.
“I am beyond thrilled for the opportunity to work with such a lauded and innovative up & coming female director; Sonja has such a way with filmmaking that combines real, riveting story and gorgeous art,” said Ward. “My character in Just for You is dark, twisted and exactly what I’m looking for when taking on dramatic roles. It’s a script that takes you on an exciting, wild ride and it’s one that will really push me outside of my comfort zone”.
O’Hara, who is represented by WME and Management 360 and recognized as one of ’10 Filmmakers to Watch’ by Independent Magazine, is best known for her highly-acclaimed digital drama series Doomsday; she recently finished directing horror Mid-Century, starring Bruce Dern, Stephen Lang and Shane West, and is eager to begin production on Just for You.
“Like so many, I grew up watching Maitland on ABC and felt like I really knew her; when I learned she was making her return to mainstream film, I was curious. To now get the pleasure to not only direct Maitland, but also share this collaboration with her by playing these complicated characters in this beautiful dark film, well it’s such a cool opportunity, said O’Hara. “Audiences may feel they know her, but we haven’t seen or touched the surface of her capabilities as an artist and person.”
In addition to her new film direct by Sonja O’Hara’s renoun abilities, Ward is also touting the September 6 release of her celebrity memoir, Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood, which has already topped Amazon’s pre-sale lists and caught a big buzz with literary reviewers, and the November 7 debut of her upcoming streaming comedy series The Big Time.
“With my upcoming memoir, new comedy series and now working on this feature with such talented people, I am beyond excited for the year to come,” added Ward. “I can’t wait for all these challenges ahead. I am very lucky and truly blessed.”
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ABOUT MAITLAND WARD:
Southern California-born and bred Maitland Ward has quickly become one of the biggest stars in adult entertainment, after an-already successful career as an American model, actress and cosplay personality. The star, who joined the cast of Bold and the Beautiful as a teen and found fame as Rachel McGuire on the beloved ABC sitcom Boy Meets World, jumped headfirst into shooting adult films in 2019 without much persuasion.
The statuesque (5’10”) all-natural redhead is unique in that not only is she beautiful and built for the adult biz, Ward’s talent as an actress means she can also carry dramatic and comedic scenes with ease. Her playful energy, professionalism and open sexuality earned her an exclusive performance contract with worldwide brand Vixen Media Group; in 2020, Ward won three AVN Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Three-Way Sex Scene-G/G/B for her work in Deeper mega-hit feature Drive, as well as Favorite Camming Cosplayer.
Ward was the unanimous all-around best actress award winner in 2021, taking home multiple awards for Deeper’s Muse. Ward also took home the AVN Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene for Higher Power. Ward has won multiple XBIZ awards, which include Best Actress for Drive, Best Sex Scene for Drive, Best Actress for Muse, Best Feature Sex Scene for Muse and was awarded the 2020 Crossover Star of The Year.
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