Don Worley joins Iron Jane as actor and executive producer

Don Worley has joined the cast of Lissette Feliciano’s feature film Iron Jane, starring Eiza González and Brandon Sklenar, while also serving as an executive producer. The move adds another high-profile credit to Worley’s growing actor-producer slate as the film builds momentum ahead of release.

Why it matters: - Don Worley’s role on Iron Jane puts him both in front of and behind the camera on a prestige drama with an international sales launch and industry attention. - The film’s focus on female bodybuilding, body image and mental health gives the project wider cultural relevance beyond a standard sports drama. - Worley’s dual credit adds to his profile as an actor-producer with a growing footprint in independent film.

What happened: - Don Worley joined Iron Jane as Brian Hill and as an executive producer on the upcoming feature. - Lissette Feliciano wrote and directed the film. - Eiza González stars as Janie John. - Brandon Sklenar stars as a former champion who becomes Janie John’s coach and mentor. - Highland Film Group launched the project internationally at the Cannes Marché du Film.

The details: - Iron Jane follows Janie John, whose difficult childhood pushes her toward elite bodybuilding. - The story centers on the physical transformation required by the sport and the psychological cost that follows. - Feliciano’s debut feature, Women Is Losers, premiered at SXSW. - The film is produced by Sugar Rush Pictures, Neon Kite, Gramercy Park and Look at the Moon Pictures. - Highland Film Group, Sugar Rush Pictures and Gramercy Park are co-financing the project. - Highland Film Group is handling international sales. - Worley called the project bold, character-driven storytelling and said he was honored to join the cast and help bring the film to life.

Between the lines: - Iron Jane is being positioned as a prestige title, with Cannes market activity, recognizable cast members and a topical theme around body image and ambition. - Worley’s growing list of acting and producing credits suggests a strategy built around commercial indie projects rather than one lane of work. - The press release frames Worley as part of a rising group of actor-producers who can help package, finance and execute films.

What's next: - Iron Jane will move toward production and release with Highland Film Group continuing international sales efforts. - Worley will also continue appearing in other projects, including Tommy Karate, Killing Hitler, The Mystery of the Golden Spear and NVR-E-NUFF. - His production company, Second Chance Pictures, remains active on feature projects in development and production.

The bottom line: - Don Worley is deepening his role in independent film by pairing a cast position on Iron Jane with executive producing duties on a project built for industry buzz.