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Lanny Joon and an All-Star Indie Cast Star in MOUSE, the Crime Thriller You Didn’t Know You Needed
Some of your favorite faces from prestige TV and film have quietly teamed up for something completely different — and entirely on their own terms.
The new series MOUSE is a psychological crime thriller produced independently by Short Snacks Entertainment — and it stars a cast with serious résumés who chose to step outside Hollywood’s traditional framework to make something raw and personal.
Lanny Joon — known to fans from Baby Driver and Paramount’s Wolf Pack — takes the lead as Detective Sam Park, a brooding, conflicted character wrestling with buried violence and the life he’s trying to rebuild. It’s the kind of complex role Joon clearly relishes.
Alongside him, Shélah Larson — an award-winning actress who also co-founded the company — plays Joey with a stillness that makes every scene crackle. The two push and pull against each other in a dynamic that’s both intimate and explosive.
The supporting ensemble brings even more star power. Syra McCarthy (Grey’s Anatomy, Josephine) grounds the series as Rachel, Sam’s emotional anchor. Shane Yoon (Henry Danger, Modern Family) adds warmth and depth as Sam’s brother Charlie. Veteran Linc Hand (42, Imperium) brings gravitas as the Priest, and Danny Parker-Lopes (Minority Report) commands the screen as Chief Daniels. Also joining the ensemble are Jennifer Ekpunobi, PJ Schulte, Mark Shiva, Trent James, Hidekun Hah, and Kevin Kemp.
Director Roth Rind and co-writer Brandon Silberstein penned the script, while Matthew Intil and Kyle Cummins rounded out the production team. Composers Ross Lara and Justin Wilmott shaped the show’s haunting sonic identity.
What makes MOUSE so fascinating isn’t just the cast — it’s the ethos. The entire 14-episode season was produced for under $7,000, with a crew that rarely exceeded three people. Rather than waiting for studio backing, the filmmakers built the show using what they had: gear, talent, locations, and sheer determination.
“We reminded ourselves of why we got into this business in the first place — to make movies,” said Larson. Screen all 14 episodes of Season 1 this summer across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
