Late actor Patrick Muldoon was gearing up for a new project days before his death.
“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, [Zazie] Beetz And Alec Baldwin,” Muldoon captioned an Instagram post on Friday, April 17. “Filming now in Australia.”
Muldoon told followers that he was an executive producer of the project, which is based on William Lashner’s novel Kockroach. The film, like the book, follows the story of a “mysterious stranger who takes on New York’s criminal underworld, transforming himself into a larger-than-life crime boss in a city where power is everything,” according to a Deadline report.
Hemsworth, 42, offered a first look at the project with an April 13 Instagram post. He wore sunglasses and held a cigarette while in character. A second image showed Hemsworth sitting in a director’s chair with the film’s title, Kockroach, printed on it.
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The film’s producer Patrick Hibler announced his involvement in the movie on Thursday, April 16, tagging Muldoon.
“The Patrick’s win,” Muldoon commented on the post. “Thank God.”
Muldoon reposted Hibler’s post the following day. The announcement of his involvement in the movie ended up being Muldoon’s final Instagram post prior to his death. Muldoon’s manager confirmed to Variety on Sunday, April 19, that the actor had died at age 57. His death was reportedly caused by a heart attack.
Several stars have since mourned the Days of Our Lives alum on social media.
“[Patrick was] endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence,” a friend told Deadline in a statement on Monday, April 20. “[Patrick] loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen.”
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The statement continued, “Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ’n’ roll spirit.”
His former Days of Our Lives costar Alison Sweeney reacted to his “heartbreaking” death in a social media tribute.
“Pat was a rare kind of person — brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit,” she shared via X. “I was so lucky to have worked with him when I first started at Days, he made me feel at ease right away. He brought his unique charm and humor to work every day. A truly gifted guy, and one who will be profoundly missed.”
Along with his acting career, Muldoon was a musician, singing and playing guitar in The Sleeping Masses. Patrick is survived by his parents, William Patrick Muldoon II and Deanna Muldoon, along with sister Shana Muldoon Zappa and girlfriend Miriam Rothbart.
