Sofia Vergara Joins Dark Comedy Film Thumb With Milly Alcock Awkwafina and Kate McKinnon

Sofia Vergara has joined the cast of the upcoming dark comedy Thumb, directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusić, and the project is shaping up to be one of the more unusual films currently in production. The movie brings together a standout ensemble that includes Milly Alcock, Awkwafina, and Kate McKinnon, all of whom had been previously announced. Vergara’s addition adds even more star power to a film already drawing attention for its quirky premise and impressive creative team.

Principal photography on Thumb began recently in New York, setting the film officially in motion after months of development. The movie is written by Cesar Vitale, whose screenwriting background includes notable recognition such as winning the Nicholl Fellowship, one of the Academy’s most prestigious awards for emerging writers. The film is being produced by Akiva Goldsman and Greg Lessans for Weed Road Pictures, and Richard Saperstein, Brooke Saperstein, Beau Turpin, and Annie Saperstein for Bluestone Entertainment, along with Jack Heller under the Assemble Media banner.

The plot follows a lonely young woman, played by Milly Alcock, who mistakenly receives a severed thumb in the mail. She becomes completely consumed with tracking down the person to whom the thumb once belonged, and this pursuit pulls her into a chaotic and life-altering chain of events. According to the film’s official description, her obsession forces her into a collision course that ultimately overturns her entire reality. While the specifics of Sofia Vergara’s role have not yet been revealed, her involvement suggests the film will feature a mix of dramatic and comedic energy.

Awkwafina and Kate McKinnon, both known for their distinctive comedic styles, bring an additional layer of humor to the project. Alcock, who gained widespread attention from House of the Dragon, leads the film and continues to expand her growing career. Various film listings note the project under production in New York, and multiple sources such as Production List and Letterboxd highlight the film’s unusual premise and developing cast. You can find the cast details listed on Letterboxd here: Thumb film page.

The production is supported on the sales side by CAA Media Finance, which is handling domestic distribution negotiations. This indicates that the film is already positioned with strong industry backing even before its release window is determined. More information about some of the team’s other projects, such as Bluestone and Weed Road’s development of Basketful of Heads, can be found through various entertainment news outlets like Deadline: Basketful of Heads update.

Director Daina Oniunas-Pusić is known for her earlier short films like The Beast and Rhonna & Donna, and she has been recognized across European and American film festivals. More about her background can be viewed on her profile at Croatian Film: Daina Oniunas-Pusić profile.

Vergara’s recent career includes starring as a drug lord in the Netflix crime drama Griselda, for which she received both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She is also widely known for her long-running role in Modern Family, which earned her multiple Emmy nominations. Her recent work includes Despicable Me 4, Hot Pursuit, Chef, The Smurfs, and several animated features. She is represented by CAA, Latin World Entertainment, and Matthew Johnson at Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

As production continues, more details about Thumb are expected to emerge, especially regarding Vergara’s character and possible release plans. For now, the film stands out for its unusual narrative hook, acclaimed director, award-recognized writer, and a cast that blends rising stars with established comedic heavyweights.