THE REVERB (DWF LA 2026) Y/A mystery pilot reels you in.

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THE REVERB

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In the DWF LA 2026 series pilot, The Reverb, young college student Cassie unexpectedly reunites with her estranged best friend and famous indie band member when Aaron shows up on her doorstep late one night. Waking up to discover Aaron has been connected to the death of the band’s lead singer, Cassie must decide whether to trust her friend.

Filmmaking sisters Jordan and Janie Ruttert have set the stage for mystery with a young cast and drips of information. The Reverb pilot definitely left me wanting more. It is a solid teaser for a more fleshed-out story. It’s giving Pretty Little Liars vibes.

Mari Blake gives Cassie authentic ferocity that plays more like a documentary than a performance. You can see each beat transform her words and actions. She is simply spectacular. The Reverb could definitely benefit from a bigger budget, but Mari Blake is the Ruttert sisters’ golden ticket.

The Reverb

NORTH AMERICAN Premiere | USA, 2026, 30 min.
SERIES BLK 9 > SAT JUN 27 @ 4PM

The Reverb Trailer:

WRITER: Jordan Ruttert
DIRS: Jordan Ruttert & Janie Ruttert
PRODS: Jordan Ruttert, Janie Ruttert, Stephanie Ruttert, Doron Ruttert
CAST: Mari Blake, Matthew Assheton, Sofie Zamchick, Fia Thomson, Niya Je, Joseph Stewart, Mujeeb Rufai, Caroline Rutschilling, Dani Dorn, Noah Frankenfield

THE REVERB is a Y/A murder mystery that centers around the turbulent friendship, or rather ex-friendship, between Cassie, a young college student, and Aaron Blake, lead guitarist for the renowned indie rock band Entourage. Trouble follows Cassie home when Aaron mysteriously appears at her front door seeking refuge for the night. When she learns that Aaron is rumored to be linked to the murder of his bandmate and lead singer of Entourage, Skye Thomas, Cassie must decide whether to believe Aaron, despite their many years apart, or fight to uncover the truth.

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