Maitland Ward, Adriana Chechik Headline New Deeper Opus 'Muse'

LOS ANGELES—Reigning AVN Director of the Year Kayden Kross casts Deeper contract star Maitland Ward alongside industry icon Adriana Checkik in new opus Muse, whose first episode debuts Friday, September 18 on Deeper.com With a trailer bowing today, Muse co-stars Vixen Angel Gianna Dior, Lena Paul, Scarlit Scandal and Gabbie Carter. The story centers on an esteemed university and its most notorious professor, played by Ward. On the eve of the nation's pandemic shutdown, she sends a class home with a vague assignment that requires each of them to examine the role they have come to play and what is expected of them. The resulting revelations send shockwaves through each of their personal lives. "Muse is a story that was written in one long, feverish sitting once it struck me, and I couldn't be happier with the results," Kross said. "The scale of this project is the largest we've done and my first on Deeper with an ensemble cast. "Maitland and Adriana complement each other in unexpected ways, and both brought a ferocity to the project that is captivating from beginning to end," she continued. "I am so lucky to be working with talent of this caliber and to have the freedom to mix up storytelling in new ways each time. This combination of amazing talent coming from both behind and in front of the cameras, coupled with the willingness to take risks and try new things is what makes Deeper unique, and Muse is a shining example of this." Commented Ward, "This film is a monumental achievement—not only in its high art script and filmmaking, but the fact that it was made during a global pandemic without sacrificing any of those pieces, and only serving to heighten them. I don't think anyone, porn or mainstream, believed a fully produced, no-shortcut feature-length film would be possible this year ... but we proved them wrong with something we are extremely proud of. "This project was a labor of love and I truly believe it will be the standard by which all features will be measured going forward," Ward added. "When you have such a committed team of professionals fully invested, there is no barrier that can't be broken down and no obstacle too difficult to overcome, not even COVID. I believe Muse is just the project to compare all others to, not only this year but for years to come." Offered Chechik, "When I was approached by Kayden to be a part of this project I was beyond excited. Just to start filming again and to have such a deep character role. I don't often get to act so I enjoyed being able to express that side of me in the movie. Getting to break down the character and work through the role allowed me to find parts of myself that were in many ways similar to my character and I was able to evoke those same emotions. I know everyone who sees it will be able to relate to at least one of the characters, as well as just fall in love with the grand visual aspects of this film. I'm so honored and proud to have been a part of this project." For more information on Deeper and Kayden Kross, visit Deeper.com and follow on social media at: Twitter.com/deeper_official