Perez Starring in the Indie Drama “Five Nights In Maine”

Rosie Perez will spend five nights in the extreme northeast…

The 49-year-old Puerto Rican Oscar-nominated actress, dancer and community activist has been cast in Five Nights In Maine.

Rosie Perez

The indie drama stars David Oyelowo as a man reeling from the tragic loss of his wife who visits his estranged mother-in-law (portrayed by Dianne Wiest) in Maine seeking answers.

The film is being directed by Maris Curran, who wrote the script.

Teyonah Parris, Stephen Henderson and Hani Furstenberg round out the cast.

The project earned backing from the San Francisco Film Society/Kenneth Rainin Foundation Filmmaking Grant, as well as a Cinereach grant.