Jake Borelli, famously recognized as Dr. Levi Schmitt in “Grey’s Anatomy,” is stepping into a new role as he makes his directorial debut for the project titled “IGNIS.
Labeled as a “film that blends genres with a focus on emotional relationships,” the project features Britt Baron (“GLOW”), Allen Leech (“Downton Abbey”), and Karan Soni (“A Nice Indian Boy”). Production for “IGNIS” has recently been completed in Los Angeles.
The movie was penned and jointly produced by Julie Cohn, a Tony Award winner (“Stereophonic”), who is also known for the hit podcast “The Redefector.” It narrates the story of Camille, a woman who starts doubting her relationship when she finds out that her partner might have ingested a pill meant to artificially trigger romantic affection.
In his statement, Borelli expressed that as an actor, he’s always been fascinated by the emotional depths that define humanity. However, with the project ‘IGNIS’, he wanted to delve into these same emotional layers – this time, from behind the director’s lens. He described the narrative as a tale of love, yet it also encompasses themes of truth, independence, and the intricate moral dilemmas surrounding manipulation of emotions.
Among Borelli’s other accomplishments are the Netflix comedy-drama “Reality High,” along with “The Thing About Harry” and “The Thundermans Return.” He has also made appearances on shows like “iCarly,” “Parenthood,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.
On “Grey’s Anatomy,” Borelli portrayed the series’ first openly gay male surgeon for over 130 episodes. For the film, Borelli collaborated with several cast members from the show, including veteran cinematographer Jeanne Tyson. Line producers Michael Scott and Suki-Rose Etter played crucial roles in guiding the project to completion.
IGNIS” plans to debut at a festival in 2026. Borelli is represented by Amplified and CESD, while Baron is represented by Principal Talent and CESD as well. Leech is managed by Untitled Entertainment and The Way, and Soni is represented by CAA and Mosaic. Finally, Cohn is represented by Characters and UTA.
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2025-06-06 21:48