Interview with Rae Lashea & Danielle Larracuente
By Juan Markos
Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 9/8/24 – I had the pleasure of interviewing Rae Lashea, the executive producer and co-writer, and Danielle Larracuente, the star of We’re Not Married, ahead of its special screening at Harmony Gold this month.
We’re Not Married is being showcased as part of Latin Heritage Month and was made possible with the support of Latino Women in Entertainment. Rae Lashea, who marks her debut in film production and screenwriting with this project, is well-known as a novelist, with acclaimed works such as Fifty-Two Weeks of M.I.R.A.C.L.E.S and Hot Tea and Mercy. In our interview, Rae discussed the challenges and creative differences between novel writing and screenwriting, highlighting the need for adaptability in bringing a screenplay to life.
Danielle Larracuente, recognized for her roles in Bosch: Legacy, Snowfall, This Is Us, and This Is Me… Now, shared her enthusiasm for her role as Rachel in We’re Not Married. She expressed the honor of portraying a lead role as a Latin woman in a film that celebrates diversity. Danielle’s previous work includes a role in Snowfall, where she played a CIA agent entangled in a high-stakes operation.
The film is directed by Cynthia Garcia Williams, a California native with roots in Matanzas, Cuba, and Guadalajara, Mexico. Cynthia discovered her passion for storytelling through screenwriting three years ago, drawing inspiration from her rich heritage and ancestral faith. Her goal is to infuse magic into her stories, celebrating human experience and resilience.
We’re Not Married owes its realization to the support of various organizations committed to elevating Latino women in entertainment, including:
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Lisa Vidal Women of Color Filmmakers
- Women of Color Unite (WOCU)
- Chicana Directors Initiative
- Latinas Acting Up
- Justice for My Sister
- Afro-Latino Education and Arts Collective
- Real Deal Student Athletic Foster Care
- WEH INC.
Cast: Lisa Vidal (Third Watch, I Like It Like That, Being Mary Jane), Eric Roberts (Runaway Train), Danielle Larracuente (Bosch: Legacy, Snowfall, This Is Us, This Is Me… Now), Phillip Smithey (Murderville, Johnson), Joey Nisivoccia (How to Date a Vampire, Evil Touch), and Juliah Cheree Taylor.
