When aspiring actor Viola lands the role of Juliet in a community theatre production, she’s drawn into the orbit of her volatile co-star, whose narcissism and unhinged intensity begin to unravel both the play and her sense of self.
WHAT TOOK ROOT, SOON STEMMED, INTO PETALS OF HATE.
Director: Lily-Kate Maloney, Aaron Boylan, Joel Mangan · Writers: Padraig Preston, Quinn Lovell, Lily-Kate Maloney
When aspiring actor Viola lands the role of Juliet in a community theatre production, she’s drawn into the orbit of her volatile co-star, whose narcissism and unhinged intensity begin to unravel both the play and her sense of self.
The Meadows is a 2026 drama and comedy movie from the United Kingdom directed by Lily-Kate Maloney and Aaron Boylan, starring Dylan Daniels, Chloe McCabe and Billy Hawkins. It was released on September 16, 2026. The running time is 13 min, in English.
“WHAT TOOK ROOT, SOON STEMMED, INTO PETALS OF HATE.”
The Meadows was released on September 16, 2026.
The Meadows was directed by Lily-Kate Maloney, Aaron Boylan and Joel Mangan.
The main cast includes Dylan Daniels, Chloe McCabe, Billy Hawkins and Mia Pardoe.
The Meadows runs 13 min.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
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