Craig Conover, known for Bravo’s Southern Charm, has joined the cast of independent dramedy Caroline Fletcher, directed by Ellyn Vander Wyden. The film has completed production in Massachusetts and marks a move into scripted cinema for the reality television personality.

The screenplay, by Daniel Blum, follows an 11-year-old girl who uses confidence tricks to navigate a working-class life shaped by crime. After her mother is arrested and a bully threatens her family, she attempts her largest scheme yet; the cast also includes Chris Elliott, Caroline Aaron, Drew Van Acker, Katrina Bowden and newcomer Kayla Anjali, while WME Independent is handling US rights.