Maddie's Secret
Maddie's Secret is a 2025 American comedy film written, directed, and produced by John Early in his directorial debut. It stars Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, and Chris Bauer.
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Maddie's Secret
Maddie's Secret is a 2025 American comedy film written, directed, and produced by John Early in his directorial debut. It stars Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, and Chris Bauer.
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 4, 2025.
Premise
Maddie's Secret
A food influencer secretly struggles with bulimia.
Cast
Maddie's Secret
• John Early as Maddie Ralph • Kate Berlant as Deena • Eric Rahill as Jake • Kristen Johnston as Beverlee Ralph • Claudia O'Doherty as Emily • Conner O'Malley as Zach • Vanessa Bayer as Julie • Chris Bauer as Dr. Kronenfield • Nate Varrone as Dan • Pat Regan as Nurse Kelly • Frankie Quiñones as Security Guard • Merrick McCartha as Doctor
Production
Maddie's Secret
Principal photography took place in February 2025, with production being kept under wraps.
Release
Maddie's Secret
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 4, 2025. In October 2025, Magnolia Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.