Lyndsy Fonseca, Russ to Star in Thriller ‘Don’t Move’ From ‘Impractical Jokers’ Mainstay James Murray (Exclusive)

A thriller feature from the mind of Impractical Jokers star James “Murr” Murray is coming to life.

Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass), music star Russ and Tom Cavanagh (The Flash) are among the cast of in Don’t Move, which wrapped principal photography in Kansas City on Friday. The horror-thriller movie is based on the best-selling 2020 novel of the same name from co-authors Murray and Darren Wearmouth.

Maclain Nelson (Vamp U) directed the film from the script he co-wrote with Murray and Wearmouth. Hunter King (Life in Pieces), Rob Riggle (The Hangover) and Joseph Lee Anderson (Young Rock) round out the ensemble cast for the project that includes cameos from T-Pain, Matt Biedel and Impractical Jokers members Murray and Brian Quinn.

Don’t Move centers on Megan Forrester (Fonseca), who joins her church group on a camping getaway after losing her family in a tragic accident. The trip takes a turn when the group, including mysterious member Ricky Vargas (Russ), mistakenly ends up in an area of the forest targeted by a dangerous predator.

“A lot of folks ask me how an Impractical Joker can write horror,” Murr says in a statement. “One could argue that what they do to me on Jokers is horror. I’m so excited to be working with this incredible team and ensemble cast to bring our novel Don’t Move to the big screen.”

Adds Nelson, “I am thrilled to tackle a true horror film. The ensemble cast we have assembled for this movie is beyond talented. This story will break your heart and then rip it out of your rib cage. I am honored that Murr has trusted me with the script adaptation and direction of his first narrative feature film.”

David M. Wulf produces the film that hails from Murr’s new banner Impractical Studios and counts Jeremy Starline, Gina James, Lou Magrone, Rich Osiashvili and Brian Schell as executive producers. Ethan Berman is a co-producer, while Kylie Rohead associate produces.