Youre not ready for Jodie Comer and Harry Melling in Stuffed

Theo Rhys made his feature directorial debut with the film "Stuffed," which was showcased at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Jodie Comer alongside Harry Melling, who also co-wrote the story. "Stuffed" is a tale of strange love, centering on an isolated taxidermist who seeks a volunteer to be her greatest piece yet, and finds a lonely man desperate to be remembered.

Comer plays Araminta, a taxidermist with a high, birdlike singing voice reminiscent of Helena Bonham Carter's Mrs. Lovett in Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd." Melling portrays Bernie, a factory worker who feels invisible and lonely in his life.

The film received mixed reactions at the press and marketing screening, with some audience members walking out due to its musical elements. Comer and Melling received praise for their performances, bringing sincerity and texture to their characters, despite the film's low budget. Their love story explores themes of vulnerability and intimacy, with Rhys refusing to judge his oddball lovers and creating a unique romantic film that embraces the bizarre world they inhabit.