LOS ANGELES, CA – June 9 2025 – Acclaimed actor and director Seth Gamble has released the official theatrical trailer for his highly anticipated Wicked Pictures feature Once Upon A Time In The Valley via his official X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts. The trailer is set to a haunting, evocative cover of the rock classic “California Dreaming” by ARI, perfectly capturing the beauty and melancholy of chasing fame in the Valley.
The star-studded feature toplines Jennifer White, Parker Ambrose, and Ken Feels, and boasts an impressive supporting cast including Blake Blossom, Ameena Green, Sinatra Monroe, Gal Ritchie, Queenie Sateen, Stella Luxx, Cherry Kiss, Melissa Stratton, Alison Rey, Demi Hawks, Zac Wild, Isiah Maxwell, Nathan Bronson, Christian Clay, Michael Vegas, Tommy Pistol, Daniel Shar, James Bartholet, Hadley Haze, Derrick Pierce, Jack Vegas, and Chris Streams.
In this gripping drama set against the backdrop of Southern California’s 90s adult film scene, Ambrose stars as Steve Jacobs, an ambitious young performer freshly arrived in Los Angeles with dreams of stardom. Guided by the enigmatic veteran Jake Python (Feels), Jacobs’ journey takes a dark turn as friendship gives way to ruthless rivalry. Meanwhile, Jennifer White delivers a standout performance as Lotta Passion, a seasoned star who becomes Jacobs’ closest ally and confidante.
“This is, without question, the most personal film I’ve ever made,” Gamble shared. “It gave me the space to explore a raw, more vulnerable side of myself as both a storyteller and a performer. The character of Steve Jacobs carries pieces of my own early years in this business — the hunger, the recklessness, and the constant search for identity and belonging. Setting this story against one of the most electric eras in our industry’s history was both a privilege and a challenge.”
He continued, “I’m endlessly proud of what our cast and crew achieved. They brought a level of intensity, nuance, and heart that made every scene feel alive. ‘Once Upon a Time in the Valley’ is my love letter to a time and a culture that shaped me. I hope audiences feel the soul of this project, and see a little of themselves in the characters we’ve created.”
Once Upon a Time in the Valley marks Gamble’s latest foray into auteur-driven filmmaking, further solidifying his reputation as one of the industry’s most daring and thoughtful storytellers.
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