The morning after John Early’s “Maddie’s Secret” premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor‑director spoke with IndieWire about crafting a wholly original film drawing inspiration from sources as varied as “Showgirls” and the oddly erotic realm of food influencers.
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