Lydia Pearl Pentz Cast as ‘Girl with the Red Hair’ Nazi Assassin, Hannie Schaft in “Teenage Girls Who Killed Nazis”.
Lydia Pearl Pentz will join the cast of Teenage Girls Who Killed Nazis in one of the starring roles as Hannie Schaft, one of three teenage resistance fighters who took up arms against the Nazi occupiers during World War 2.
Above: WW2 Resistance Fighter Jo Hannie Schaft and actress Lydia Pearl Pentz who will portray Schaft in Teenage Girls Who Killed Nazis
Hannie Schaft was ‘an intensely focused and fearless super-spy whose drive and tenacious work to resist and fight, brought down many Nazi leaders and collaborators, and saved the lives of many refugees and Jewish families in hiding,’ according to a description released by Pendragon Pictures.
Director Timothy Hines and producer/co-writer Susan Goforth are set to film the extraordinary tale of three courageous girls who served as super-agents for the Dutch resistance in World War II. Scheduled to start filming in spring 2024, the movie explores the lives of Hannie Schaft, Freddie Oversteegen, and Truus Oversteegen, revealing their exceptional bravery and sacrifices during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands. As resistance fighters against Hitler, they worked tirelessly to thwart the hatred and fascism of the Nazis. The film will be co-produced by Goforth and Matt Silver.
Teaser Trailer for The Wilde Girls starring Lydia Pearl Pentz as Tinsley Wilde:
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/7tW8kX9BB-E
Lydia Pearl Pentz previously worked with Hines, Goforth and Pendragon Pictures on the upcoming comedy The Wilde Girls, which is where the creative team approached her regarding playing the role of Hannie Schaft.
“Lydia is driven and confident, like Hannie Schaft,” states producer Susan Goforth, “She plays well with others and, akin to a young Nicole Kidman, exudes confidence and classic beauty on screen. She’s a bright star on the rise.”
Above: Lydia Pearl Pentz
“Lydia is going to be a big star,” says director Timothy Hines, “Lydia is driven to create and act. She just finished her own 15 minute short and is not one to sit between films. It’s just a matter of time before she is world known and we’re just so happy to have her be a big part of this important movie.”
Lydia Pearl Pentz and Cali Scolari casting confirmed on YouTube:
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCMcKh_kq3g
“The film Teenage Girls Who Killed Nazis serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery exhibited by individuals like Hannie Schaft, Freddie, and Truus Oversteegen, a powerful true story to inspire audiences to resist hate and injustice,” relates director Timothy Hines, “I’m excited to have Lydia portraying Hannie Schaft. Lydia is a dynamo, and audience response to her is off the charts, in the same way, I’d say, that people responded to the real Hannie Schaft in her day. Lydia has an inspiring quality, a toughness that is essential for the character of Hannie Schaft.”
Teenage Girls Who Killed Nazis begins filming in Europe and the UK this spring and will stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought against tyranny, leaving a lasting impact on future generations.
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