Above: Timothy Hines' "The Wilde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photo courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
Pendragon Pictures is thrilled to announce that New York’s favorite stand-up comic, Teddy Smith, will co-star in The Wilde Girls, an upcoming wilderness survival comedy directed by Timothy Hines. The film, currently completing production, is slated for release on March 28, 2025.
This marks Teddy Smith’s second feature film collaboration with Hines, following his memorable role in the director’s acclaimed comedy Tomorrow’s Today. The Wilde Girls promises audiences a fresh blend of humor and adventure, showcasing Smith’s signature comedic style in a wild new setting.
Above: Timothy Hines' "The Wilde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Coming to theaters 2025. Photo Courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
"Teddy is a natural on camera—the lens truly loves him," says producer Susan Goforth. "In The Wilde Girls, he brings a grouchy, misanthropic mountain man to life in a way that’s both touching and moving. He anchors the film with such depth, and his performance is a joy to watch."
Above: Timothy Hines' "The Wilde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pealr Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photo courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
Teddy Smith is a master at turning life’s challenges into laughter. His career in comedy kicked off after a revelatory dream that sparked his journey from Washington, D.C., to the high-stakes New York comedy scene. Known for his witty, observational humor, Teddy has a knack for blending personal stories with social commentary, tackling topics like family, divorce, and everyday absurdities with a sharp, relatable edge. Over the years, he’s earned standing ovations at iconic venues like the Apollo Theater and opened for music legends like the Isley Brothers and Teddy Pendergrass. His performances span top comedy clubs across New York and beyond, including appearances on Comedy Central and Showtime, as well as headlining major east coast venues.
Above and Below: Timothy Hines' "The WIlde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photo Courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
"Teddy Smith has a rare gift for transforming life's toughest moments into pure laughter," explains writer and director Timothy Hines, "which is why, when writing the character of Silas Colter, I immediately saw Teddy, with his authenticity and genuineness, in the role."
Above: Timothy Hines' "The Wilde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photo courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
Set during the Great Depression, The Wilde Girls follows the hilarious misadventures of Tinsley and Mattie Wilde, two spoiled, ill-behaved, completely clueless New York socialite heiresses. Used to a life of luxury, the girls lose their fortune after their father's passing and end up stranded in the rugged wilderness of Washington State with a price on their heads. Completely unprepared for survival, their journey is both laugh-out-loud funny and a humbling lesson in what truly matters. Teddy Smith co-stars as the gruff mountain man who reluctantly becomes their only hope -- and a surrogate father figure, anchoring the film with his unique, heartfelt humor.
Above: Timothy Hines' "The WIlde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photo courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
Teddy Smith spoke about shooting in the wilderness, "We were shooting a scene. And I was standing in tall grass by a big log. And Timothy, the director said, 'Teddy go stand by that log and tell the girls to follow you.' So I walked all gruff like and said, 'Come follow me. You know, all manly, the snake, there was a snake, a giant blue and black snake -- came out of nowhere! And I screamed, 'Ahhhh!' I screamed just like that, 'Ahhhhhhh!' And the director was like, 'Cut! Cut - Teddy, you're a mountain man, and mountain men don't scream like that at a snake' and I said, 'This one do!'"
Above and Below: Timothy Hines' "The Wilde Girls" starring Cali Scolari, Lydia Pearl Pentz and Teddy Smith. Photos courtesy of Pendragon Pictures.
The Wilde Girls co-stars Smith alongside Cali Scolari, Emmy-Winner Peter Scolari's daughter in her feature film starring debut, and gifted and funny actress Lydia Pearl Pentz, and is planned for a Spring 2025 release.
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