Interviews With “Mouse” Stars Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Sophie Okonedo & Filmmakers Kelly O’Sullivan & Alex Thompson

“Mouse (nextbestpicture.com/mouse)" is a 2026 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, and written by O'Sullivan. The film follows Minnie (Katherine Mallen Kupferer), whose relationship with Callie (Chloe Coleman) is upended on the eve of their senior year when Minnie forms a complicated friendship with Callie's mother (Sophie Okonedo). It also stars Tara Mallen, Beck Nolan, Iman Vellani, and David Hyde Pierce. The film premiered in the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its writing and performances. Mallen Kupferer, Okonedo, O'Sullivan, and Thompson were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on November 6th from Independent Film Company. Thank you, and enjoy!

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