A stacked comedy cast is coming together. Ashton Kutcher, Alison Brie, and more have signed on for a new movie. Directed by Gregg Araki, the movie is named The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization.

According to an exclusive Deadline report, Jesse Williams will join Kutcher and Brie on the project. The American actor will be signing on for a third major role in the movie, per the update. This will be another of Gregg Araki’s recent projects following I Want Your Sex. Some notable works from the filmmaker include Kaboom, Mysterious Skin, and The Living End. Tricario Chavez and Black Bear represent him.

As for the actors, Kutcher worked in The Beauty, a body‑horror FX series. Some of his notable credits are Two and a Half Men, No Strings Attached, That ’70s Show, The Butterfly Effect, and more. The 48‑year‑old actor is represented by CAA, Untitled, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.

Brie has worked as a producer and an actor in the horror feature Together. The American actress has also appeared in Amazon MGM’s Masters of the Universe earlier this year. WME, Rise Management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern represent Brie.

Williams is a well‑known face from Grey’s Anatomy. He will appear in the final iteration of Apple TV’s The Morning Show. Additionally, the 45‑year‑old is also part of Only Murders in the Building Season 3 cast. Some of his notable mentions include The Cabin in the Woods, Shifting Gears, and more. The actor is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360, Granderson Des Richters, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

What we know about Gregg Araki’s new ensemble comedy so far

The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization has drawn comparisons to Election and American Beauty. The narrative combines dark comedy, drama, complicated relationships, and also delves into everyday life problems. The plot remains under wraps.

Filming began in Los Angeles on September 16, 2026, with Why Not Productions and Goodfellas serving as producers. Kevin W. Koehler wrote the script for the Gregg Araki‑directed film.