“Jessica Rothe on Playing a Mother in River, the Horror-Thriller That Caught Jason Blum’s E” — what this page in the network covers. At New York Comic Con 2026, Jessica Rothe opened up about her role in River, the upcoming horror-thriller from director Emily Hagins and producer Jason Blum. Rothe, best known for Happy Death Day, plays the eldest daughter in a family whose reunion takes a dark turn. She discussed the challenges of portraying a character forced to protect her loved ones while confronting supernatural forces.
The film marks a reunion for Rothe with Blumhouse, and she credited Blum’s belief in character-driven horror for bringing the project to life. River also stars Adam Scott and Danielle Brooks, and is slated for a 2027 release. Rothe hinted that the film’s tension builds slowly, rewarding patient audiences with a visceral payoff. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.