Exclusive: Tony Cavalero, the actor known for his fan favorite role of Keefe in HBO’s comedy The Righteous Gemstones, has joined the cast of the psychological thriller The Silence Game, written and directed by John Rosman (New Life).

As previously announced, Sarah Yarkin and Nicholas Cirillo will also star.

Currently shooting in New Mexico, the film follows a disillusioned young man who, after following a mysterious woman into a camp of outsiders, falls under the influence of a charismatic leader preaching virtue through “The Silence Game,” an unnerving game with straightforward but terrifying rules. As the ideology takes a darker turn, he must grapple with its intoxicating philosophy before it spirals into something far more sinister.

No word yet on the role Cavalero will be tackling here. Emily Schweber handled casting, and T. Justin Ross is producing.

Most recently, Cavalero’s wrapped on David Michôd’s biopic on boxer Christy Martin,...