Excited for the upcoming thriller, “The Awakened?” Prepare to get more excited, because the film has recently announced an award winning and nominated cast. Cast member include Genie award winner John Savage (“The Deer Hunter,” “Godfather III”), Independent Spirit nominee and Saturn award winner Ed Furlong (“American History X,” “Terminator II”), SAG nominee Stelio Savante (“A Million Colours,” “Ugly Betty,” “My Super Ex Girlfriend”) , Young Artist Award winner Julianne Michelle (“Apartment 1303 3-D,” “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” “Shannon’s Rainbow”), Golden Globe nominee Steven Bauer (“Scarface,” “Traffic”), and Sean Stone (“Savages”).

The film follows a young woman (Julianne Michelle) who returns home after 14 years to unravel the mystery and discover the truth about her mother’s death. “The Awakened” is written and produced by Joycelyn Engle, and the psychological, suspense thriller begins filming in the The Hamptons, New York in September. “The Awakened” is a Supernova Media production. Supernova Media, based in New York and LA is an emerging independent film production company.

“The Awakened” is directed by Arno Malarone and it is written by Joycelyn Engle and Christopher M. Capwell.

What do you think? Is this the best cast for this film (check out their photos below)? Are you excited to see this project when it is completed? Leave your comments below! Sound off!