‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Stars to Reunite in Psychological Thriller ‘…And Then She Was Gone’

“NCIS: Los Angeles” star Daniela Ruah is re-teaming with Natalia del Riego, who played her daughter on the CBS series, in …And Then She Was Gone, Deadline reports.

Based on Karen McQuestion‘s 2020 novel The Moonlight Child, the psychological thriller will be directed by Tawnia McKiernan and written by Justin Kohlas — both fellow “NCIS: Los Angeles” alumni.

The story follows 19-year-old Niki, a former foster child adjusting to a new way of life in the home of Sharon Lemke. When they notice a mysterious girl in the house next door, the duo investigate and reveal a haunting truth.

Christian Hall is producing for Two Independent Eyes. Executive producers include Ruah, Kohlas, and Riccardo Maddalosso (How to Blow Up a Pipeline).

“I was immediately drawn to both McQuestion’s book and Justin’s screenplay — he has such a wonderful instinct for keeping us on our toes as the plot unfolds,” said said Ruah. “Having worked together for over a decade, I’m very excited to continue telling great stories with Justin, this time in a new role.”

“I immediately fell in love with this book, and the way Justin has adapted it for the screen feels like a slice of Hitchcockian heaven,” added McKiernan. “When Daniela and Natalia came aboard, both actors I’ve had the pleasure of directing before, I didn’t hesitate. With this creative team in place, I knew I had to be part of it.”

“I am grateful to the readers who made The Moonlight Child such a huge success, and I’m excited for the opportunity to see the story evolve as a feature film,” commented McQuestion.

…And Then She Was Gone is scheduled to enter production in the fall.