Charlie Day’s Darkest Role Yet? Inside the SXSW Murder Mystery 'Kill Me'

Charlie Day takes on one of his most unexpected roles yet in Kill Me, a genre-bending murder mystery that premiered at SXSW 2026. In this episode of In the Room, John Williams and Christopher Shea sit down with director Peter Warren, producer Natalie Metzger, and producer Keith Goldberg to talk about how Kill Me came together, from its original “what if the body was the detective?” concept to landing Charlie Day, Allison Williams, Giancarlo Esposito, and Aya Cash. The conversation goes deep on first-time directing, protecting a filmmaker’s vision, making a small indie film feel cinematic, and building a set culture rooted in preparation, trust, and kindness. Peter also shares how the film uses comedy, thriller, horror, romance, and mental health themes to create something that feels both wildly entertaining and emotionally real. If you love independent film, SXSW discoveries, casting conversations, or behind-the-scenes stories about how movies actually get made, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode for an inside look at Kill Me and what really happens before a film reaches the audience.