Debbie Harry cast as Pamela Anderson's mother in Maitreya

Debbie Harry, the iconic frontwoman of Blondie, will portray the mother of Pamela Anderson's character in the upcoming comedy film Maitreya, with production set to begin in late 2026.

The movie, directed by Emmy-nominated Jonathan Krisel of Portlandia fame and written by BAFTA-nominated Samuel D. Hunter of The Whale, centers on Maitreya Anderson, a rising star in the New Age healing community. As she prepares for a conference in India, Maitreya learns from her estranged sister, Monica, that their father is dying. Instead of staying home, she brings her entire family, including her mother Barbara played by Harry, to the event. There, she tests her healing theories while secretly collecting material for her next book.

Producers include Bert Hamelinck, Michael Sagol of Caviar, Allison Hironaka, and Danica Radovanov. Sagol expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, "Being a part of bringing Maitreya to life with Jon and Sam has been so much fun already. After working together in the branded world for the past decade, now having the chance to produce Jon's first feature film, a soulful exploration of a dysfunctional family perfectly suited to his absurdist and distinctive comedic...