EXCLUSIVE: Erika Prevost (Saint-Pierre) and Dylan Playfair (Letterkenny) have signed on to star in Send the Rain, an indie drama written and directed by Hayley Gray and cinematographer Kaayla Whachell.
The film, based on Gray’s award-winning short film by the same name, is set against the backdrop of escalating wildfires in rural British Columbia, where production is taking place. The story follows Erika, a young Okinawan-Canadian woman who returns home to convince her aging grandmother, Oba, to evacuate their family farm. As tensions rise between the two strong-willed women, buried histories and generational trauma come to the surface, revealing a powerful story of resilience, legacy, and the bonds that survive even in the face of destruction.
“SEND THE RAIN speaks to something deeply human — the way we weather loss, reconnect with our roots, and learn that healing often comes from unexpected places,” said Mike Johnston, who’s producing for Studio 104 Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to bring this story to life in BC, collaborating with Hayley, Kaayla, Erika, Dylan and our passionate crew.”
The production is supported by Telefilm Canada, the Canadian Media Fund and Bell Media, and will be distributed in Canada by Vortex Media.
Perhaps best known for starring in the CBC police procedural Saint-Pierre, Prevost has also been seen in The Boys and Scream VI, among other projects. She is represented by Noble Caplan Abrams and Amplified.
Playfair starred in the Crave/Hulu comedy series Letterkenny and has also been seen in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Disney’s Descendants films, and more. He is repped by Carrie Wheeler Entertainment and 3 Arts Entertainment.
