Sartaj Singh
Madelaine Petsch and Jacob Scipio will headline Lacey Uhlemeyer’s directorial debut ‘Maintenance Required.’ The project began filming in Leeds, England, and San Francisco, California, last month. The plot follows Charlie (Petsch), who is forced to reconsider the viability of her beloved all-female mechanic shop. Seeking connection on an online car forum, little does she know her confidant, Beau (Scipio), is her real-life business rival.
Petsch is known for playing Cheryl Blossom in the renowned teen mystery drama ‘Riverdale.’ She also portrayed Maya in the horror film ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1,’ Clementine in ‘About Fate,’ and Ellen in ‘Sightless.’ Scipio’s famed credits include Armando in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and ‘Bad Boys for Life.’ He starred alongside Toni Collette as Michael Vargas in Netflix’s ‘Pieces of Her.’ He also appeared as Galan in ‘The Expendables 4’ and Carlos in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.’
Uhlemeyer’s journey into the world of filmmaking is unique since she initially made her way to Los Angeles through the Marshall School of Business at USC, taking an unconventional route to her passion for storytelling. She has garnered a wealth of experience as an international journalist and traveled to over 18 countries. Her directorial portfolio includes works and commercials done for the National Park Service, Nike’s International Women’s Day campaign, and Amazon’s Brand Truth.
A city in Yorkshire, Leeds’ rich industrial heritage combines with its modern urban landscape to provide a versatile backdrop that caters to a variety of productions. Additionally, the city boasts beautiful parks and gardens along with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which adds a touch of natural beauty and tranquility to any film’s setting. As a shooting location, it is known for hosting the production of Netflix/BBC’s ‘Peaky Blinders,’ a popular series that inspired one of Delevingne’s popular photoshoots. Other noteworthy films and shows that have been shot in the city include Prime Video’s ‘Upgraded,’ Marvel Studios’ ‘Secret Invasion,’ ITV’s ‘The Long Shadow,’ and Netflix’s ‘Bank of Dave.’
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