Jessica Biel Joins Cast of ‘Playmates’

Jessica Biel has joined the cast of the upcoming film Playmates, Variety has learned. The actress will star opposite previously announced cast members Lily‑Rose Depp, Bill Pullman, and Indiana Elle. The project marks the feature writing and directorial debut of Lorraine Nicholson.

Cast Additions

Biel will play the wife of Hugh Hefner (portrayed by Pullman) in the film. While Hefner was married multiple times in real life, the character Biel portrays is fictional. The ensemble also includes Lily‑Rose Depp as Anna, one of seven hopefuls competing for the title of Playmate of the Month, and Indiana Elle in an undisclosed role.

Plot and Logline

The official logline for Playmates reads: “Elle (Elle), a thirteen‑year‑old know‑it‑all who considers the Playboy Mansion her second home, meets Anna (Depp), one of seven hopefuls vying to be Playmate of the Month. The two form an unlikely friendship and try to help each other get what the other wants most, a magazine cover and a boy.”

Production Details

Searchfield Pictures is the studio behind Playmates. Alex Orlovsky and Duncan Montgomery will produce via High Frequency Entertainment, while Lily‑Rose Depp will also serve as a producer alongside her starring role. Searchfield vice president of production Richard Ruiz and creative executive Cornelia Burleigh will oversee the project for the studio, reporting to Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson‑Thomas.

Biel’s Career and Production Role

As an actress, Biel is known for films such as The Illusionist, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, and The A‑Team, as well as series including 7th Heaven, Candy, The Sinner, and The Better Sister. Her performance in The Sinner earned her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination. In recent years, Biel has also built a successful producing career through her Iron Ocean banner, executive producing shows like Cruel Summer and Limetown, and starring in her own vehicles such as Candy and The Sinner.

Studio and Team

Searchfield Pictures, a division of Disney, is handling production and distribution. Lorraine Nicholson will write and direct, marking her first feature film. The producing team includes Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery, and Lily‑Rose Depp, with studio oversight from Richard Ruiz and Cornelia Burleigh.

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