Jeffrey Dean Morgan is joining Chloe Moretz in The Rut, the new drama to be directed by Karyn Kusama, reports Heat Vision.

The film is about a father-daughter relationship that takes place in the world of hunting where Moretz's character has to use tricks taught to her by her father to survive when he goes missing.

The script was written by Kevin Caruso. Aaron Magnani and Martha Griffin are producing. Teri and Trevor Moretz are executive producing.

Filming is expected to start in October.

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