“ Descendent,” an L.A.-set thriller about an elementary school security guard unraveling after a close encounter, has been picked up by RLJE Films ahead of the feature’s debut at SXSW. The ...

“Descendent,” an L.A.-set thriller about an elementary school security guard unraveling after a close encounter, has been picked up by RLJE Films ahead of the feature’s debut at SXSW. The ...

Next, Marquand will star as the lead in Peter Cilella's feature directorial debut, Descendent. The film, which was also written by Cilelle, premiered at the 2025 SXSW event on March 10.