The Accompanist is a 2026 American drama film co-written and directed by Zach Woods. It stars Susan Sarandon, Everly Carganilla, Aubrey Plaza, Ilia Volok, John Rothman, Helena Howard, and Kevyn Morrow.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026.
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Premise
70-year-old Sylvia becomes an unlikely foster parent to 8-year-old Emily, removed from her dementia-stricken grandfather's care after a near-fatal incident in New Jersey.
Cast
Susan Sarandon as Sylvia
Everly Carganilla as Emily
Aubrey Plaza as Sarah
Ilia Volok as Alyosha
John Rothman as Oscar
Helena Howard as Wanda
Kevyn Morrow as Martin Molido
Production
Principal photography began on October 12, 2024, and wrapped on November 17, in New Jersey, on a drama film co-written and directed by Zach Woods. In May 2025, it was reported that Susan Sarandon, Everly Carganilla, Aubrey Plaza, Ilia Volok, John Rothman, Helena Howard, and Kevyn Morrow rounded out the cast.
Release
The Accompanist premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 4, 2026.