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Rachel Sennott Joins Chris Hemsworth in the Bizarre, Bug-Infested Crime Thriller Kockroach

A Surreal Twist on the Crime Genre

Prepare for a cocktail of grit and absurdity as Shiva Baby and Bottoms star Rachel Sennott steps into a supporting role in the upcoming crime-fantasy hybrid Kockroach. Directed by Captain Fantastic’s Matt Ross, the film pairs her with an all-star cast: Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin.

From Human to Cockroach—and Into the Underworld

Set against the neon-lit underbelly of New York City, the story follows an outsider clawing his way up through the criminal hierarchy—until fate delivers a twist straight out of Kafka’s Metamorphosis. The catch? He transforms into a cockroach. This surreal shift injects the crime narrative with a darkly comic, existential edge.

A Multitasking Mastermind Balances TV, Netflix, and A24

Sennott’s plate is already overflowing with high-profile projects:

• Leading HBO’s writers’ room for I Love LA, an upcoming sitcom set to begin filming soon.
• Co-creating Big Mistakes for Netflix alongside Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy.
• Co-writing The Heidi Fleiss Story, a biopic starring Aubrey Plaza.

Her filmography is nothing short of eclectic, with credits in: ✔ Shiva Baby (2020) – A cringe-comedy cult hit. ✔ Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) – A satirical slasher with A24. ✔ Bottoms (2023) – A raunchy high-school romp.

Most recently, she dazzled at Sundance in A24’s The Moment, proving once again that she’s a force in both acting and storytelling.

Can She Handle It All?

With so many irons in the fire—from crime epics to TV pilots—how does Sennott keep up? Judging by her track record, it’s clear she thrives in chaos. Kockroach may be a brief role, but it’s another bold step for an artist unafraid to blur genres and defy expectations.

Coming soon to a theater-near-you—wherever you can stomach the sight of a cockroach on screen.