Karen Khunkhun is set to join Daring Greatly: Bringing the Voice of a City to Life.

An electrifying addition to our cast as she steps into the role of Tammie Sutherland

In a story as emotionally charged and unsettling as Daring Greatly, every character matters. Every perspective matters. And every voice that shaped the real-world narrative deserves to be represented with truth and integrity.

Today, we are thrilled to announce that acclaimed Canadian actress and journalist Karen Khunkhun has officially joined the cast stepping into the role of Tammie Sutherland, a journalist whose reporting became part of the heartbeat of Toronto during one of its darkest chapters.

This casting is not just exciting it’s essential.

Karen’s on-screen presence, sharp instincts, and deep understanding of Canadian media culture make her one of the most compelling additions to the project so far. Her performance will bring a razor-sharp realism to a film rooted in real events, real victims, and real communities still healing.

Who Is Tammie Sutherland and Why Does She Matter in Daring Greatly?

In the real events surrounding the disappearances from 2010 to 2017, the media played a critical role not only in informing the public, but in reflecting the fear, frustration, and urgency felt within Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community.

Tammie Sutherland, a respected broadcast journalist at the time, was one of the key on-the-ground reporters covering the investigation as developments unfolded.Her coverage helped keep the story alive during moments when the community felt ignored, unheard, or dismissed.

In Daring Greatly, the character of Tammie Sutherland:

• Acts as the public’s eyes and ears during the investigation.

• Gives voice to the community demanding action.

• Bridges the gap between the authorities and the people desperate for answers.

• Grounds the film in the real-world tension and rising pressure that grew around the case.

She is not a background presence. She is a vital part of the film’s emotional landscape the voice that refuses to go quiet.

Bringing this role to life required someone who understands both the responsibility and the nuance of portraying a real journalist.

Karen Khunkhun is that person.

Why Karen Khunkhun Is the Perfect Choice

Karen’s blend of broadcasting expertise and acting experience gives her rare authenticity in portraying a journalist under intense public scrutiny.

She knows the posture, the tone, the pressure, and the weight of telling a story that the world needs to hear.She also understands the emotional restraint required when reporting on tragedy, while still honouring the people at the centre of it.

Karen will bring grit, heart, and razor-sharp realism to every scene whether she’s reporting live from a cold Toronto street, confronting the emotional gravity of the case, or amplifying the voices that refused to be forgotten.

This is a character who represents truth-seeking in a story clouded by silence.

And Karen is the perfect force to bring her to the screen.

A Powerful Addition to a Growing Ensemble

As our UK–Canada co-production prepares for its 2026 shoot in Toronto, Karen joins an outstanding cast committed to telling this story with honesty, empathy, and cinematic power.

Her involvement strengthens our mission:To bring the truth to light.To honour the victims.And to create a film that resonates with audiences long after the credits roll.

Welcome to the cast, Karen. The story of Daring Greatly is stronger, sharper, and more deeply human with you in it.