Trammell joins 'Long Time Gone'

Mike Trammell of "True Blood stream" has grew to become an associate from the cast of indie drama "Very Very Long Time Gone" opposite Virginia Madsen and Anthony LaPaglia.Smokewood Entertainment is creating "Very Very Long Time Gone," with co-founder and producer Sarah Siegel-Magness ("Precious") making her directorial debut.Production began Sept. 12 in La. Trammell began work Monday."Very Very Long Time Gone" also stars Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew and newcomer Graham Rogers. Karen McCullah ("The Ugly Truth") written the script according to April Stevens' novel "Angel, Angel."The story follows a broken family who must cope when the husband (carried out by LaPaglia) leaves his wife, (carried out by Madsen) for the next lady. Their sons have no idea what direction to go when their mother will not leave her mattress room for the on finish which becomes days.Trammell plays an easy-going garden enthusiast who utilizes one of the sons just like a day laborer and befriends his troubled mother.Bobbi Sue Luther, Gary Magness ("Precious") and film author McCullah are coming up with. Andrew Sugerman and Seth Jaret are executive creating.Shooting continues until March. 25. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com