What Can't Be Mentioned is an upcoming American drama film written, edited, and directed by Dan Sallitt. It is a sequel to The Unspeakable Act (2012). Tallie Medel and Sky Hirschkron reprise their roles as Jackie Kimball and Matthew Kimball, alongside Kyle McCormack and Kit Zauhar.
The film will premiere in the Currents section of the 2026 New York Film Festival on October 3.
Cast Tallie Medel as Jackie Kimball Sky Hirschkron as Matthew Kimball Kyle McCormack as Anthony Kit Zauhar as Lily Caroline Luft as Linda
Production In August 2025, it was reported that Dan Sallitt was developing a sequel to The Unspeakable Act (2012), with Tallie Medel and Sky Hirschkron reprising their roles as Jackie Kimball and Matthew Kimball, alongside Kyle McCormack and Kit Zauhar. Principal photography began in October of that year. In August 2026, the film was selected to be screened at the 2026 New York Film Festival.
Release What Can't Be Mentioned is scheduled to premiere in the Currents section of the 2026 New York Film Festival on October 3.
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