Guamanian singer, songwriter and modelPia Miais in talks to join the cast ofAfter, based on the popular YA book of the same name byAnna Todd, Collider has exclusively learned.
Josephine Langfordis set to star as Tessa, a “good girl” who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening upon entering college, where she meets brooding rebel Hardin Scott, who will be played byHero Fiennes Tiffin. Those two rising young actors will be joined bySwen Temmel, who has been cast as Jace and doubles as an executive producer.
According to sources, Pia Mia is nearing a deal to play Tristan, a character that was originally male in the book, but changed to female in the script, as confirmed by Todd herselfon Twitter.
Jenny Gageis directing from a script bySusan McMartin, and Todd is producing along withMark CantonandCourtney Solomonof CalMaple Films,Jennifer Gibgotof Offspring Entertainment, andAron Levitzfrom Wattpad, where the book amassed 1.5 million views and ultimately crashed the site. Besides Temmel, executive producers includeNicolas Chartier,Jonathan Deckter,Adam Shankman,Scott KarolandMeadow Williams, the latter of whom is expected to play Professor Soto.
Afterdoesn’t have domestic distribution yet but a deal is in the works, as production is slated to start next week in Atlanta.
Pia Mia got her start by posting videos of herself singing on YouTube, which led to her landing roles in music videos and commercials. She went viral afterKim Kardashianfilmed her performing a cover ofDrake’s 2013 single “Hold On, We’re Going Home” in front of Drake himself. One year later, she signed a multi-album deal with Interscope Records and teamed withChance the Rapperon the song “Fight For You,” which appeared on theDivergentsoundtrack. She has collaborated with many top artists in the music industry over the last five years, and earlier this year, it was reported that Pia Mia will be the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls revival group Pussycat Dolls: Next Generation. She was also selected as the first-ever fashion director forMadonna’s Material Girl clothing line.
While the 21-year-old has played herself on the TV seriesEast Los High,Afterwill be her first feature film. She’s represented by UTA and 323 Talent Management.
