Moose Jaws Update: Kevin Smith’s Killer Moose Comedy Edging Closer to Shooting

Kevin Smith’s long‑teased horror‑comedy Moose Jaws is inching closer to becoming a reality. It’s meant to be the third film in his Canadian trilogy (following Tusk and Yoga Hosers) and has been described by Smith himself as “Jaws with a moose.” While it’s not yet in full production, recent casting and scheduling tips suggest this one might actually happen soon—and that could open doors for many in the production world.

The latest reports say that actors Genesis Rodriguez and Jason Mewes have been cast in Moose Jaws, and Harley Quinn Smith is also involved. Filming is rumored to be scheduled for November 2025 in New Jersey. That’s a significant step: going from script and planning to actual shoot dates gives crew departments a clearer runway to prep.

Kevin Smith is writing and will direct. He’s emphasized that Moose Jaws is part of his ongoing relationship with Lionsgate, which seems willing to finance the project. Earlier interviews have leaned on a relatively modest budget (for modern horror comedy standards), which means crews may need to expect tight scheduling, efficient resource use, and possibly lean teams with multi‑tasking roles.

From a jobs perspective, this means that art and set design is likely to get busy soon, particularly for moose‑themed creature effects, cabin or camp setups (one report places the action at a Canadian camp setting), and environmental design that merges horror with absurd comedic tone. Camera, lighting, and grip departments should pay attention—if the film leans into homage to Jaws, there may be water or night shoots, atmospheric lighting challenges, tension‑building visuals, and possibly motion‑capture or creature/animatronics work. Costume, makeup, and creature effects will need experienced hands, especially for blending the human with the beastly or unnatural moments. Also, with Jason Mewes and others attached, expect supporting cast, extras, stand‑ins, perhaps even folks who can double as creature wranglers or moose handlers (or at least work with prosthetics).

Because filming is not confirmed publicly by official outlets yet, many department heads may not yet be finalized, but this kind of prep period means that hiring notices could come out soon. Extras casting, background work, location scouting in New Jersey (or possibly cross‑border Canadian settings if budget allows) will likely be part of the early workflow.

If you want to be in the loop, subscribing to updates from a site like ProductionList.com will help you snag department head contact info, upcoming crew call alerts, casting and extras notices, schedule updates—as Moose Jaws moves from “maybe” toward “rolling camera,” those early connections make a big difference.

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