Exclusive: Sidney Flanigan (Never Rarely Sometimes Always) has signed on to star opposite Sofia Yepes in The Low End Theory, an indie thriller based on Yepes’ story, which she co-wrote with director Francisco Ordoñez.
Others new to the pic announced early last year, which has now wrapped production, include Ser Anzoategui (Vida), Jackie Quinones (Miles Away), J.R. Villareal (Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion) and Da’Vone McDonald (Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Previously announced cast includes Rene Rosado (The Connors), Eddie Martinez (The Sinner), Ricky Russert, and Scotty Tovar (Empire). Also starring is rapper and cannabis mogul Berner, creator of the billion-dollar Cookies brand, who will additionally compose the film’s original soundtrack.
Billed as a film noir set in the Latinx and LGBTQ+ world of Los Angeles, The Low End Theory centers on Raquel (Yepes), an aspiring beats producer in the low-budget hip-hop world moonlighting as a drug money launderer,...
Others new to the pic announced early last year, which has now wrapped production, include Ser Anzoategui (Vida), Jackie Quinones (Miles Away), J.R. Villareal (Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion) and Da’Vone McDonald (Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Previously announced cast includes Rene Rosado (The Connors), Eddie Martinez (The Sinner), Ricky Russert, and Scotty Tovar (Empire). Also starring is rapper and cannabis mogul Berner, creator of the billion-dollar Cookies brand, who will additionally compose the film’s original soundtrack.
Billed as a film noir set in the Latinx and LGBTQ+ world of Los Angeles, The Low End Theory centers on Raquel (Yepes), an aspiring beats producer in the low-budget hip-hop world moonlighting as a drug money launderer,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Rapper Berner Joins Cast of Indie Thriller ‘The Low End Theory,’ Will Compose Soundtrack (Exclusive)
Rapper and weed entrepreneur Berner has joined the cast of the upcoming indie thriller “The Low End Theory.”
Directed by Francisco Ordoñez, who co-wrote the script with lead actor Sofia Yepes, “The Low End Theory” is a neo-noir thriller about an aspiring hip hop producer who begins laundering money for a drug dealer. Berner will play a supporting role in the cast, in addition to executive producing and composing the soundtrack for the film.
“When I read this script it got me super excited. The music business, drug trafficking and money laundering, these are worlds I’ve often depicted in my music, and it all feels really authentic here,” Berner said in a statement. “Ultimately, seeing Latinos empowered is super dope to me. I think that’s something we need more of in the entertainment space for sure. We’re kind of always put in a box or categorized. It...
Directed by Francisco Ordoñez, who co-wrote the script with lead actor Sofia Yepes, “The Low End Theory” is a neo-noir thriller about an aspiring hip hop producer who begins laundering money for a drug dealer. Berner will play a supporting role in the cast, in addition to executive producing and composing the soundtrack for the film.
“When I read this script it got me super excited. The music business, drug trafficking and money laundering, these are worlds I’ve often depicted in my music, and it all feels really authentic here,” Berner said in a statement. “Ultimately, seeing Latinos empowered is super dope to me. I think that’s something we need more of in the entertainment space for sure. We’re kind of always put in a box or categorized. It...
- 6/29/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Low End Theory’: Rene Rosado, Eddie Martinez, Ricky Russert & Scotty Tovar Board Indie Thriller
Exclusive: Rene Rosado, Eddie Martinez, Ricky Russert, and actor/rapper Scotty Tovar have joined the cast of the indie thriller The Low End Theory from Atomic Features Production.
They join previously announced lead Sofia Yepes who is also a co-writer and producer on the film. The Low End Theory—based on a story by Yepes—centers around Raquel (Yepes), an aspiring beats producer in the low-budget hip-hop world moonlighting as a drug money launderer, who ends up stealing from her crime-lord boss to pay off debts owed by the woman with whom she is having an obsessive affair.
The project reunites Yepes with Francisco Ordoñez, who wrote the screenplay for The Low End Theory and will also serve as the films’ director in his debut. Yepes’ first on-screen role was in Ordoñez’s short film st. paul, winner of the Imagen Foundation award.
They join previously announced lead Sofia Yepes who is also a co-writer and producer on the film. The Low End Theory—based on a story by Yepes—centers around Raquel (Yepes), an aspiring beats producer in the low-budget hip-hop world moonlighting as a drug money launderer, who ends up stealing from her crime-lord boss to pay off debts owed by the woman with whom she is having an obsessive affair.
The project reunites Yepes with Francisco Ordoñez, who wrote the screenplay for The Low End Theory and will also serve as the films’ director in his debut. Yepes’ first on-screen role was in Ordoñez’s short film st. paul, winner of the Imagen Foundation award.
- 2/28/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
For our latest Q&A feature, we caught up with actor and filmmaker Roger Yawson, who discussed playing the role of Chad in the new movie Killer Campout (coming out this year from Fuzzy Monkey Films), working with Daniel Radcliffe on Imperium, and much more.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Roger! What attracted you to playing the role of Chad in your new movie, Killer Campout?
Roger Yawson: It’s my pleasure. The fact that Chad didn’t care about what he says, he’s rude, aggressive and all sorts of crazy…that’s what drew me to the character because I knew I could have fun with it, and I did! In real life I’m very chill and get along with everyone, and so I enjoy playing characters that are “outside the norm” for me.
It looks like you spent a...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Roger! What attracted you to playing the role of Chad in your new movie, Killer Campout?
Roger Yawson: It’s my pleasure. The fact that Chad didn’t care about what he says, he’s rude, aggressive and all sorts of crazy…that’s what drew me to the character because I knew I could have fun with it, and I did! In real life I’m very chill and get along with everyone, and so I enjoy playing characters that are “outside the norm” for me.
It looks like you spent a...
- 3/30/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
★★☆☆☆ For its many faults, Imperium has noble intentions. Inspired by incendiary true-to-life events, its narrative charts an undercover FBI operation to expose a plague of nationwide racial hatred, white supremacist groups and an impending terrorist act on Washington DC. An attempted indictment of right wing intolerance and illegal activity, it's disappointing that this Daniel Radcliffe-led thriller never surprises, truly engages or gets under the skin. The essential irony of writer-director Daniel Ragussis' debut feature is that it features a socially awkward, justly terrified rookie transformed into a skinhead.
- 11/7/2016
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Daniel Radcliffe stars as Nate Foster, an FBI analyst who goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group, in Imperium, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD November 1 from Lionsgate. Inspired by real events, this edgy and exciting thriller also stars Toni Collette, with Nestor Carbonell and Sam Trammell. The Imperium Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.
nspired by real events. When extremists steal devastatingly toxic materials in order to build a dirty bomb, FBI Agent Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter franchise), with help from Agent Zamparo (Toni Collette, The Sixth Sense), goes undercover in order to infiltrate their shadowy underworld. But can Nate find the group’s leader — and the bomb — before his cover is blown?
Blu-ray/DVD Special Features
Commentary with Writer/Director Daniel Ragussis and Writer Michael German “Living Undercover” Featurette...
nspired by real events. When extremists steal devastatingly toxic materials in order to build a dirty bomb, FBI Agent Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter franchise), with help from Agent Zamparo (Toni Collette, The Sixth Sense), goes undercover in order to infiltrate their shadowy underworld. But can Nate find the group’s leader — and the bomb — before his cover is blown?
Blu-ray/DVD Special Features
Commentary with Writer/Director Daniel Ragussis and Writer Michael German “Living Undercover” Featurette...
- 10/20/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
At his Zurich Film Festival masterclass, the 27-year-old British actor also spoke about his role in Greg McLean’s forthcoming Jungle.
Speaking at a Zurich Film Festival masterclass, British actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he’d love to try directing a film soon.
“I would love to direct. I would like to that to happen within the next few years, ideally. I’m writing some things at the moment. Some producers are interested,” he said, “I really want to direct, I think I would be good… I hope I would be!”
He joked he would make something “super weird” as his directorial debut, after choosing a series of unusual roles in his post-Harry Potter career.
Radcliffe was in Zurich presenting his two latest films, Imperium directed by Daniel Ragussis and Swiss Army Man directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
Jungle
He also spoke about his next film, Jungle, which...
Speaking at a Zurich Film Festival masterclass, British actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he’d love to try directing a film soon.
“I would love to direct. I would like to that to happen within the next few years, ideally. I’m writing some things at the moment. Some producers are interested,” he said, “I really want to direct, I think I would be good… I hope I would be!”
He joked he would make something “super weird” as his directorial debut, after choosing a series of unusual roles in his post-Harry Potter career.
Radcliffe was in Zurich presenting his two latest films, Imperium directed by Daniel Ragussis and Swiss Army Man directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
Jungle
He also spoke about his next film, Jungle, which...
- 10/3/2016
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Wil Jones Sep 28, 2016
Director Daniel Ragussis chats to us about making Imperium, and working with Daniel Radcliffe...
Daniel Radcliffe’s latest effort to throw off the image of a boy wizard and establish himself as a daring young actor is Imperium, an undercover thriller that sees him shave his head and infiltrate a gang of Neo-Nazis who the FBI fear may be plotting a major terror attack. As well as offering a stand-out role for Radcliffe, the film also shines a light on a very serious issue: the white supremacy movement in America.
Domestic terror is a problem that doesn’t enter the public consciousness as much as other forms of terrorism, and this is something the film wants to draw attention to. It’s a taut, exciting thriller regardless of the subject matter, but there’s a lot more being attempted here. We caught up with first time director...
Director Daniel Ragussis chats to us about making Imperium, and working with Daniel Radcliffe...
Daniel Radcliffe’s latest effort to throw off the image of a boy wizard and establish himself as a daring young actor is Imperium, an undercover thriller that sees him shave his head and infiltrate a gang of Neo-Nazis who the FBI fear may be plotting a major terror attack. As well as offering a stand-out role for Radcliffe, the film also shines a light on a very serious issue: the white supremacy movement in America.
Domestic terror is a problem that doesn’t enter the public consciousness as much as other forms of terrorism, and this is something the film wants to draw attention to. It’s a taut, exciting thriller regardless of the subject matter, but there’s a lot more being attempted here. We caught up with first time director...
- 9/21/2016
- Den of Geek
Director Garth Davis and Harvey Weinstein to present the true life story in Zurich.
Garth Davis’ Lion, starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman, is to open the 12th Zurich Film Festival (Sept 22-Oct 2).
The film will receive its European premiere on Sept 22 at the festival, with director Garth Davis and exec producer Harvey Weinstein expected to attend.
Adapted from Saroo Brierley’s memoir A Long Way Home, the film tells the true story of how a wrong train took a five-year-old Indian boy hundreds of miles from home.
He was placed in an orphanage and eventually adopted by an Australian couple, Sue and John Brierley (played by Kidman and Wenham).
Patel plays the older Saroo, haunted by memories of his childhood, who set out to find his lost family using Google Earth technology.
Davis makes his feature directorial debut, having previously co-directed mini-series Top Of The Lake with Jane Campion.
Zff director...
Garth Davis’ Lion, starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman, is to open the 12th Zurich Film Festival (Sept 22-Oct 2).
The film will receive its European premiere on Sept 22 at the festival, with director Garth Davis and exec producer Harvey Weinstein expected to attend.
Adapted from Saroo Brierley’s memoir A Long Way Home, the film tells the true story of how a wrong train took a five-year-old Indian boy hundreds of miles from home.
He was placed in an orphanage and eventually adopted by an Australian couple, Sue and John Brierley (played by Kidman and Wenham).
Patel plays the older Saroo, haunted by memories of his childhood, who set out to find his lost family using Google Earth technology.
Davis makes his feature directorial debut, having previously co-directed mini-series Top Of The Lake with Jane Campion.
Zff director...
- 8/29/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Harry Potter star to present two films at festival.
Daniel Radcliffe is to attend this year’s Zurich Film Festival (Sept 22-Oct 2) to present quirky drama Swiss Army Man and undercover agent thriller Imperium.
The 27-year-old Harry Potter star, most recently seen in Now You See Me 2, will also discuss his career to date at a workshop presented within the public Zff Masters series.
Radcliffe will present the gala screening of Imperium in Zurich on Sept 30 alongside debut director Daniel Ragussis, who also wrote the screenplay based on a story by Michael German.
Inspired by real events, Radcliffe plays a young FBI agent who goes undercover to take down a radical white supremacy terrorist group. Lionsgate Premiere is releasing the movie in the Us.
Radcliffe will also host a special screening on Oct 1 of Swiss Army Man, in which he plays a corpse alongside Paul Dano (Prisoners, Love & Mercy).
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film...
Daniel Radcliffe is to attend this year’s Zurich Film Festival (Sept 22-Oct 2) to present quirky drama Swiss Army Man and undercover agent thriller Imperium.
The 27-year-old Harry Potter star, most recently seen in Now You See Me 2, will also discuss his career to date at a workshop presented within the public Zff Masters series.
Radcliffe will present the gala screening of Imperium in Zurich on Sept 30 alongside debut director Daniel Ragussis, who also wrote the screenplay based on a story by Michael German.
Inspired by real events, Radcliffe plays a young FBI agent who goes undercover to take down a radical white supremacy terrorist group. Lionsgate Premiere is releasing the movie in the Us.
Radcliffe will also host a special screening on Oct 1 of Swiss Army Man, in which he plays a corpse alongside Paul Dano (Prisoners, Love & Mercy).
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film...
- 8/26/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Every week, a bevy of new releases (independent or otherwise), open in theaters. That’s why we created the Weekly Film Guide, filled with basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week’s fresh offerings.
For August, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for August 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, August 19. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
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Ben-Hur
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Cast: Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman, Nazanin Boniadi, Rodrigo Santoro, Toby Kebbell
Synopsis: The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title,...
For August, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.
See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for August 2016
Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, August 19. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.
Wide
Ben-Hur
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Cast: Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman, Nazanin Boniadi, Rodrigo Santoro, Toby Kebbell
Synopsis: The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title,...
- 8/19/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
During a presidential campaign season when a particular candidate is calling for ideological tests and out-and-out bans on Muslims, the fear of Islamic terrorism is as high as it’s been in years. But, as Daniel Ragussis’ new film “Imperium” makes clear in its opening minutes, there is a domestic danger burning much brighter than anything […]
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- 8/19/2016
- by Gary Garrison
- The Playlist
Made in USA: Radcliffe Infiltrates Neo-Nazi Faction in Solid Potboiler
Daniel Radcliffe impresses once again in an unlikely bit of casting as an FBI agent who goes undercover as a neo-Nazi in writer/director Daniel Ragussis’ debut, Imperium, adapted from a story by Michael German, who draws upon actual examples from his time as a member of the bureau.
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Daniel Radcliffe impresses once again in an unlikely bit of casting as an FBI agent who goes undercover as a neo-Nazi in writer/director Daniel Ragussis’ debut, Imperium, adapted from a story by Michael German, who draws upon actual examples from his time as a member of the bureau.
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- 8/19/2016
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight the titles that have recently hit the interwebs. Every week, one will be able to see the cream of the crop (or perhaps some simply interesting picks) of streaming titles (new and old) across platforms such as Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and more (note: U.S. only). Check out our rundown for this week’s selections below.
Almost Holy (Steve Hoover)
The most fascinating part of Steve Hoover‘s latest documentary Almost Holy is how its subject Gennadiy Mokhnenko parallels the life of well-known Russian cartoon Krokodil Gena. The latter deals with a lonely crocodile zoo worker named Gena and his friend Cheburashka: a young, abandoned creature rejected by the establishment employing him. The two therefore construct a home for the lonely as...
Almost Holy (Steve Hoover)
The most fascinating part of Steve Hoover‘s latest documentary Almost Holy is how its subject Gennadiy Mokhnenko parallels the life of well-known Russian cartoon Krokodil Gena. The latter deals with a lonely crocodile zoo worker named Gena and his friend Cheburashka: a young, abandoned creature rejected by the establishment employing him. The two therefore construct a home for the lonely as...
- 8/19/2016
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
People forget that before 9/11 our idea of a terrorist was a lone wolf type: domestic white Neo Nazis with agendas that warped their intellect into working towards creating chaos to spark a cleansing. It’s therefore interesting to look at the constituency of Donald Trump, a candidate running on a ticket that not only incites race wars but also ensures white Catholics’ safety becomes synonymous with the “nation’s safety.” I guess the idea posed in The Turner Diaries may have been proven correct as each subsequent attack by locals, foreign agents, or both has brought us to this juncture in time. Fear and paranoia has set in, our sights focused on the “other” rather than ourselves. It’s a landscape ripe for a battle to destroy us all.
This is the world of Daniel Ragussis‘ Imperium, one where the theft of Caesium-137—a volatile, radioactive element—is of course...
This is the world of Daniel Ragussis‘ Imperium, one where the theft of Caesium-137—a volatile, radioactive element—is of course...
- 8/18/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
The narrative is always the same: Daniel Radcliffe is doing something that’s not “Harry Potter”! Since his formative (both personally and professionally) “Harry Potter” days, the British actor has consistently mixed up his roles, jumping from ambitious turns on Broadway to offbeat offerings like this year’s “Swiss Army Man” and 2013’s “Horns,” to a handful of studio outings like “Now You See Me 2” to the occasional drama like “Kill Your Darlings.” He’s found time to do television (“A Young Doctor’s Notebook”) and animation (“Bojack Horseman”). He starred in a seriously successful horror film (“The Woman in Black”) and matched wits with Zoe Kazan in the charming rom-com “What If.”
And still, the story remains: Daniel Radcliffe is doing something that’s not “Harry Potter”! For his latest film, Daniel Ragussis’ crime drama “Imperium,” Radcliffe is again doing something different, playing an FBI agent who goes...
And still, the story remains: Daniel Radcliffe is doing something that’s not “Harry Potter”! For his latest film, Daniel Ragussis’ crime drama “Imperium,” Radcliffe is again doing something different, playing an FBI agent who goes...
- 8/18/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Early press for writer-director Daniel Ragussis’ feature debut Imperium largely concentrated on one thing: the “holy shit” factor of Daniel Radcliffe as a white supremacist. And it is unsettling to see him spouting racial slurs, giving Nazi salutes, and wearing a white power T-shirt as undercover FBI agent Nate Foster. But don’t let the novelty of Radcliffe’s newest sharp right turn from his Harry Potter days—something he may never live down, no matter how hard he tries—distract you from the really unsettling part of this movie: Violent white supremacists are real, and they really do want to hurt people.
In the opening scenes of the film, Foster helps bust a would-be jihadist, the usual object of Americans’ fears about terrorism. But the arrest simply serves to underline the film’s core message, spoken by FBI veteran Angela Zamparo (Toni Collette): “Just because you’re not...
In the opening scenes of the film, Foster helps bust a would-be jihadist, the usual object of Americans’ fears about terrorism. But the arrest simply serves to underline the film’s core message, spoken by FBI veteran Angela Zamparo (Toni Collette): “Just because you’re not...
- 8/18/2016
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
In the years since graduating from (or surviving) Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe has shown a consistent and fiercely impressive desire to use his fame in order to follow his muse. And Radcliffe’s muse has led him to a number of comically dark places, letting the Brit actor’s willingness to forge his own gnarled path become a reliable talking point, rehashed and reinvigorated with every performance as a pariah who grows devil horns or a hunchbacked assistant to a mad scientist.
But “Imperium,” in which he plays a fresh-faced FBI recruit who goes deep undercover with a group of scheming neo-Nazis, is the first of Radcliffe’s post-Potter roles that isn’t delivered with a wink, the first that — if it went terribly awry — couldn’t be written off as an elaborate goof. As serious as sedition itself, the icon’s wholly...
But “Imperium,” in which he plays a fresh-faced FBI recruit who goes deep undercover with a group of scheming neo-Nazis, is the first of Radcliffe’s post-Potter roles that isn’t delivered with a wink, the first that — if it went terribly awry — couldn’t be written off as an elaborate goof. As serious as sedition itself, the icon’s wholly...
- 8/15/2016
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Title: Imperium Director: Daniel Ragussis Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Nestor Carbonell and Sam Trammell. ‘Imperium’ is a very timely film: it opens Pandora’s box as regards racism. Despite America has had it’s first Black President, and many taboos on ethnic groups seem to have been overcome during this 21st century, today’s world is witnessing a surge in white supremacist groups. Daniel Ragussis’s directorial debut tells Nate Foster’s story (Daniel Radcliffe). He is a young, idealistic FBI agent, who goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group, recruited by senior agent Angela Zamparo (Toni Collette), who becomes his case supervisor. Foster, as a bright up-and-coming analyst [ Read More ]
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- 8/15/2016
- by Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
- ShockYa
With his starring turn in Daniel Ragussis' debut feature about a young FBI agent infiltrating a white-supremacist organization, Daniel Radcliffe continues his mission of shedding every vestige of his most famous screen character. Bringing us the startling sight of the British actor sporting a shaved head and spewing racial hatred, Imperium traffics in familiar undercover cop thriller conventions while gaining resonance from its disturbing, timely milieu. Based on the real-life experiences of former FBI agent Michael German (who's given story credit), the thriller opens with fresh-faced agent Nate Foster (Radcliffe) getting assigned to go undercover in a
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- 8/15/2016
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Imperium Lionsgate Premiere/Grindstone Entertainment Group Reviewed by: Harvey Karten, Shockya Grade: C Director: Daniel Ragussis Written by: Daniel Ragussis from a story by story by Michael German Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Seth Numrich, Pawel Szajda Screened at: Park Avenue, NYC, 7/13/16 Opens: August 19, 2016 The word “Imperium” means “the authority to command,” often used when discussing Ancient Rome or current videogames. In Daniel Ragussis, the name shows up in one of the books favored by skinheads and other white supremacists, along with “Mein Kampf,” currently a best-seller in parts of the Middle East. The movie, which opens August 19, thirty-six days after the superior “The Infiltrator” [ Read More ]
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- 8/15/2016
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
The success of recent “Fast and Furious” sequels has apparently been enough to bring all of Vin Diesel’s other dormant franchises back to life. After 2013’s genuinely good “Riddick,” the actor will soon be seen as the title character in “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” — the action series’ first installment since 2005, and Diesel’s first since the original came out in 2001. Watch the trailer below and be reminded that time is indeed a flat circle.
Read More: ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ Teaser Trailer: Vin Diesel Releases High-Flying First Look At Action Sequel
In keeping with the recent trend of vaunted actresses appearing as agency officials in similar fare — Amy Ryan in “Central Intelligence,” Viola Davis in “Suicide Squad,” Laura Linney in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” — Toni Collette co-stars; she’s joined by Samuel L. Jackson, Deepika Padukone, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose.
Read More: ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ Teaser Trailer: Vin Diesel Releases High-Flying First Look At Action Sequel
In keeping with the recent trend of vaunted actresses appearing as agency officials in similar fare — Amy Ryan in “Central Intelligence,” Viola Davis in “Suicide Squad,” Laura Linney in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” — Toni Collette co-stars; she’s joined by Samuel L. Jackson, Deepika Padukone, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose.
- 7/19/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
"Just because you're not looking at something, doesn't mean it's not there." Lionsgate has unveiled a trailer for a film called Imperium, starring Daniel Radcliffe as a young "analyst" who goes undercover as a Neo-Nazi in order to figure out the inner-workings and help take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. This actually looks quite intriguing, with Radcliffe going all-in with this role. The full cast includes Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, with Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Sam Trammell. I'm impressed by the choices Radcliffe has been making ever since Harry Potter, he seems to enjoy challenging himself with unique roles working with up-and-coming filmmakers, and it's refreshing. This looks like it could be good. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Daniel Ragussis' Imperium, direct from Lionsgate's YouTube: Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The...
- 7/5/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Adding to his already stellar resume, Daniel Radcliffe stars in the forthcoming Lionsgate FBI thriller “Imperium,” slated to hit theaters on August 19th.
Also featuring Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Sam Trammell, the much-anticipated project is directed by Daniel Ragussis.
Per the synopsis, “Based on the experiences of FBI undercover agent Michael German, Nate Foster, a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront the challenge of sticking to a new identity while maintaining his real principles as he navigates the dangerous underworld of white supremacy.” Check the trailer!
Also featuring Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Sam Trammell, the much-anticipated project is directed by Daniel Ragussis.
Per the synopsis, “Based on the experiences of FBI undercover agent Michael German, Nate Foster, a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront the challenge of sticking to a new identity while maintaining his real principles as he navigates the dangerous underworld of white supremacy.” Check the trailer!
- 7/5/2016
- GossipCenter
If nothing else, Daniel Radcliffe is taking his career in interesting directions. He’s been in a lot of weird, smaller roles, and whether you love his films, or not, it’s at least rather heartening to see an actor who you have to imagine has a lot of options, try some things that are testing his limits.
His latest, Imperium, is a “true event” film about an FBI agent who goes undercover within a white supremacist organization.
The new trailer paints a pretty dark picture, but one of the most telling moments is when Radcliffe’s character, Nate Foster, tells his superior that he can’t do it. It brings the ideas of the film together quickly, and gives you an idea as to why Radcliffe is perhaps so perfect for the role.
Take a look, and let us know what you think.
Imperium Trailer
Imperium In Theaters & On Demand Friday,...
His latest, Imperium, is a “true event” film about an FBI agent who goes undercover within a white supremacist organization.
The new trailer paints a pretty dark picture, but one of the most telling moments is when Radcliffe’s character, Nate Foster, tells his superior that he can’t do it. It brings the ideas of the film together quickly, and gives you an idea as to why Radcliffe is perhaps so perfect for the role.
Take a look, and let us know what you think.
Imperium Trailer
Imperium In Theaters & On Demand Friday,...
- 7/5/2016
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The convenient fiction promoted by many in the western world – that threats come from elsewhere – is about to be torn to shreds by writer-director Daniel Ragussis, in his feature-length debut, Imperium. Inspired by real events, the story was written by former FBI terrorism specialist, Michael German, and shines a very bright light on the issue of domestic, right-wing militias operating inside the United States of America.
Michael German spent 16 years with the FBI – initially investigating white collar crime, until another agent tapped him for undercover work, specifically because he had blonde hair and blue eyes. Tasked with infiltrating a neo-nazi group, German was instrumental in dismantling a number of potentially lethal terrorist plots, until he reported official misconduct and found his career ending.
While Imperium is simply “inspired” by real events, it would seem that the main character of the film is loosely based upon the former agent, and the...
Michael German spent 16 years with the FBI – initially investigating white collar crime, until another agent tapped him for undercover work, specifically because he had blonde hair and blue eyes. Tasked with infiltrating a neo-nazi group, German was instrumental in dismantling a number of potentially lethal terrorist plots, until he reported official misconduct and found his career ending.
While Imperium is simply “inspired” by real events, it would seem that the main character of the film is loosely based upon the former agent, and the...
- 7/5/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Former "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe continues to make interesting and eclectic choices with his post-Potter career. Coming off the outright weirdness of "Swiss Army Man" in which he played a farting corpse with a boner that acts like a compass, he's set to tackle a much more serious undercover drama.
"Imperium" has Radcliffe playing Nate Foster, an FBI agent tasked with infiltrating the neo-Nazi movement. Toni Collette, Sam Trammell, Burn Gorman, Nestor Carbonell, and Tracy Letts also star in the film which is being written and directed by Daniel Ragussis. With far-right groups nearly winning elections in Europe, the old white supremacist stereotype is out of date and Ragussis says it's the right time to explore this issue. "Imperium" hits cinemas and VOD on August 19th.
"Imperium" has Radcliffe playing Nate Foster, an FBI agent tasked with infiltrating the neo-Nazi movement. Toni Collette, Sam Trammell, Burn Gorman, Nestor Carbonell, and Tracy Letts also star in the film which is being written and directed by Daniel Ragussis. With far-right groups nearly winning elections in Europe, the old white supremacist stereotype is out of date and Ragussis says it's the right time to explore this issue. "Imperium" hits cinemas and VOD on August 19th.
- 7/5/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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Daniel Radcliffe stars in Imperium, as an undercover agent infiltrating a white supremacist group. Here's the trailer...
Daniel Radcliffe has just landed on UK cinema screens in Now You See Me 2 and, of course, remains best known for playing Harry Potter. But his next role sees him take, not for the first time, a significant change in course.
He’s playing Nate Foster in the movie Imperium, From director Daniel Ragussis. On the surface, he’s playing a white supremacist here, although his role is as an undercover FBI agent, trying to prevent a terror attack.
The first trailer and synopsis for the movie have been released, so we’ll do them in turn. Trailer first…
And here’s the synopsis…
Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront...
Daniel Radcliffe stars in Imperium, as an undercover agent infiltrating a white supremacist group. Here's the trailer...
Daniel Radcliffe has just landed on UK cinema screens in Now You See Me 2 and, of course, remains best known for playing Harry Potter. But his next role sees him take, not for the first time, a significant change in course.
He’s playing Nate Foster in the movie Imperium, From director Daniel Ragussis. On the surface, he’s playing a white supremacist here, although his role is as an undercover FBI agent, trying to prevent a terror attack.
The first trailer and synopsis for the movie have been released, so we’ll do them in turn. Trailer first…
And here’s the synopsis…
Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront...
- 7/5/2016
- Den of Geek
Daniel Radcliffe doesn’t play a farting corpse in “Imperium,” but it might be worth seeing anyway. The “Swiss Army Man” actor stars an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate a white-supremacist organization in Daniel Ragussis’ thriller, the trailer for which is now available. Watch it below.
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In it, we see Radcliffe himself shave his head and reluctantly joins the group, an undertaking for which he considers himself woefully unprepared. Burning crosses, dirty bombs, a certain hand gesture and other familiar signposts of the genre all suggest that Harry Potter himself will need more than his Patronus to get out of this one unscathed.
Read More: Watch: ‘Swiss Army Man’ Makeup Team Brings Daniel Radcliffe’s Farting Corpse To Life
Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Chris Sullivan co-star in the film, which continues...
Read More: Why Daniel Radcliffe Deserves an Oscar For ‘Swiss Army Man’
In it, we see Radcliffe himself shave his head and reluctantly joins the group, an undertaking for which he considers himself woefully unprepared. Burning crosses, dirty bombs, a certain hand gesture and other familiar signposts of the genre all suggest that Harry Potter himself will need more than his Patronus to get out of this one unscathed.
Read More: Watch: ‘Swiss Army Man’ Makeup Team Brings Daniel Radcliffe’s Farting Corpse To Life
Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Chris Sullivan co-star in the film, which continues...
- 7/5/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
While Daniel Radcliffe could have easily fallen into a comfortable groove after the global attention of Harry Potter, one has to appreciate that it’s difficult to guess what exactly he’ll do next. Following up the summer’s break-out hit Swiss Army Man, he’ll be playing the next “best” thing to a dead corpse: a neo-Nazi.
More specifically, in Imperium he’s an FBI agent who goes undercover in a radical terrorist group. The first trailer has now arrived today and we’ll find out soon if this has the edge and tension of something like Green Room, as it gets released in August. Also starring Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, with Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Sam Trammell, check out the trailer and poster below for Daniel Ragussis‘ directorial debut.
Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group.
More specifically, in Imperium he’s an FBI agent who goes undercover in a radical terrorist group. The first trailer has now arrived today and we’ll find out soon if this has the edge and tension of something like Green Room, as it gets released in August. Also starring Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, with Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman and Sam Trammell, check out the trailer and poster below for Daniel Ragussis‘ directorial debut.
Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group.
- 7/5/2016
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Toni Collette, Tracy Letts ("Homeland") and Sam Trammell ("True Blood") have joined the Daniel Ragussis-directed thriller "Imperium" at Lionsgate Premiere. Shooting is underway in Virginia.
The story follows an FBI special agent (Daniel Radcliffe) who specializes in domestic terrorism and covert operations. He goes undercover and joins a white supremacist group in order to expose a sizable terrorist plot to create a bomb.
Collette portrays a veteran battle-hardened colleague, Letts plays a leader of the white supremacy movement and Trammell a seemingly normal suburban dad who is also the local Aryan youth recruiter.
Ragussis and former FBI agent Mike German penned the script while Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique are producing.
Source: Variety...
The story follows an FBI special agent (Daniel Radcliffe) who specializes in domestic terrorism and covert operations. He goes undercover and joins a white supremacist group in order to expose a sizable terrorist plot to create a bomb.
Collette portrays a veteran battle-hardened colleague, Letts plays a leader of the white supremacy movement and Trammell a seemingly normal suburban dad who is also the local Aryan youth recruiter.
Ragussis and former FBI agent Mike German penned the script while Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique are producing.
Source: Variety...
- 10/9/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
As the cameras start cranking in Virginia, director Daniel Ragussis is adding more cast members to FBI thriller Imperium, which also features another Daniel – Radcliffe – in its lead role. Toni Collette, Sam Trammell and Tracy Letts are all joining him in the film. Co-scripted by Ragussis and Michael German, an FBI agent who spent years undercover in neo-Nazi and militia groups in the States, the film’s story is inspired by German’s own experiences. Radcliffe’s character, Nate Foster, will be similarly embedded, trying to stop a bunch of chaos-happy white supremacists constructing a dirty bomb. Collette is aboard to play a hardened colleague in the agency who works alongside Foster. Letts will be the leader of the white supremacy movement in the film and Trammell’s seemingly ordinary suburban dad will secretly be working as an Aryan youth recruiter. Lionsgate is handling the film in the Us and...
- 10/8/2015
- EmpireOnline
Daniel Radcliffe now has both an ally and an adversary for the upcoming thriller "Imperium": Toni Collette ("Little Miss Sunshine"), as FBI vet Angela Zampino, and Tracy Letts ("Homeland"), as white supremacist Dallas Wolf. "True Blood" heartthrob Sam Trammel also joins the cast as Jerry Conrad, a suburban father and Aryan youth recruiter. Radcliffe stars as Nate Foster, a young FBI agent who goes undercover in a white supremacist group in order to expose a plot to detonate a dirty bomb. The script, co-written by former FBI agent Mike German and director Daniel Ragussis, is inspired by German's 16-year career in counter-terrorism. Production on the film, which will be distributed by Lionsgate Premiere, the company's new multi-platform specialty label, begins this week in Virginia.
- 10/8/2015
- by Matt Brennan
- Thompson on Hollywood
Exclusive: Toni Collette, Homeland‘s Tracy Letts and Sam Trammell have joined the cast of Daniel Ragussis’ Imperium, the Lionsgate Premiere thriller that stars Daniel Radcliffe. Radcliffe plays an FBI agent who goes undercover and infiltrates a white supremacist group to expose a terrorist plot to create a dirty bomb. While investigating the group, he is faced with the challenges of maintaining his principles while trying not to blow his cover. Collettte will play Angela…...
- 10/8/2015
- Deadline
Daniel Radcliffe has unveiled a dramatic new look for his movie Imperium.
The Harry Potter star will play an undercover FBI agent who infiltrates a group of neo-Nazis trying to build a dirty bomb in the upcoming thriller.
Radcliffe chose his Google+ page to premiere the image, telling fans: "Here's the first look of me as FBI agent Nate Foster in Imperium.
"We began filming the movie this week. I'm very excited about it and will tell you more about it soon!"
Imperium is based on the experiences of ex-fbi agent Michael German, who co-wrote the film with director Daniel Ragussis.
After a decade sporting a haircut you could set your watch by in Harry Potter, Radcliffe will wear flowing locks for Victor Frankenstein in December this year. Watch the trailer below:...
The Harry Potter star will play an undercover FBI agent who infiltrates a group of neo-Nazis trying to build a dirty bomb in the upcoming thriller.
Radcliffe chose his Google+ page to premiere the image, telling fans: "Here's the first look of me as FBI agent Nate Foster in Imperium.
"We began filming the movie this week. I'm very excited about it and will tell you more about it soon!"
Imperium is based on the experiences of ex-fbi agent Michael German, who co-wrote the film with director Daniel Ragussis.
After a decade sporting a haircut you could set your watch by in Harry Potter, Radcliffe will wear flowing locks for Victor Frankenstein in December this year. Watch the trailer below:...
- 9/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Harry Potter has turned to the dark side in "Imperium"! Actually, he's pulling a Snape. In the upcoming movie, Daniel Radcliffe plays an FBI analyst who goes undercover in a group of neo-Nazis who are trying to construct a dirty bomb.
Entertainment Weekly shared the first official photo from the movie, which just started filming Richmond, Va, and Dan also posted the full pic on his Google+ page:
And here's Dan on set, obviously with a bit more hair:
Super Exclusive: Daniel Radcliffe First look from Film Imperium, Behind the set of Upcoming Film's Set 'Imperium' pic.twitter.com/zsPXjNNIPS
- Daniel Radcliffe Fc (@DanielFClub) September 21, 2015
On set: Imperiumpicture source: Maboud Ebrahimzadeh (Instagram)Tags: #DanielRadcliffe #Imperium
Posted by DanielJRadcliffe.tk on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
The shaved head is a very different look from all that extra hair in "Gamechangers," where he plays one of the creators of the video game series "Grand Theft Auto.
Entertainment Weekly shared the first official photo from the movie, which just started filming Richmond, Va, and Dan also posted the full pic on his Google+ page:
And here's Dan on set, obviously with a bit more hair:
Super Exclusive: Daniel Radcliffe First look from Film Imperium, Behind the set of Upcoming Film's Set 'Imperium' pic.twitter.com/zsPXjNNIPS
- Daniel Radcliffe Fc (@DanielFClub) September 21, 2015
On set: Imperiumpicture source: Maboud Ebrahimzadeh (Instagram)Tags: #DanielRadcliffe #Imperium
Posted by DanielJRadcliffe.tk on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
The shaved head is a very different look from all that extra hair in "Gamechangers," where he plays one of the creators of the video game series "Grand Theft Auto.
- 9/23/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Daniel Radcliffe will be going undercover in a new FBI thriller Imperium
Radcliffe will star as a young FBI agent trying to stop the terrorist plot of white supremacists, Deadline reports
The Atomic Features and Tycor International Film Company movie is based on the experiences of Michael German, who has co-written the script with director Daniel Ragussis.
German spent years inside Us neo-Nazi and militia groups as an undercover FBI agent.
Imperium is the feature debut of Dagussis, and is being produced by Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique.
Filming for Imperium is scheduled to begin later this year...
Radcliffe will star as a young FBI agent trying to stop the terrorist plot of white supremacists, Deadline reports
The Atomic Features and Tycor International Film Company movie is based on the experiences of Michael German, who has co-written the script with director Daniel Ragussis.
German spent years inside Us neo-Nazi and militia groups as an undercover FBI agent.
Imperium is the feature debut of Dagussis, and is being produced by Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique.
Filming for Imperium is scheduled to begin later this year...
- 8/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Trying his hand as an FBI agent, Daniel Radcliffe has inked a deal to star in “Imperium,” a forthcoming thriller flick.
Per a Deadline report, the film will be based on the experiences of FBI undercover agent Michael German and the “Woman in Black” star will play a young agent who goes undercover to stop white supremacists planning a terrorist attack.
Radcliffe will report for duty this fall as newcomer Daniel Ragussis makes his directorial debut. Stay linked to the GossipCenter for further details on Daniel Radcliffe’s “Imperium.”...
Per a Deadline report, the film will be based on the experiences of FBI undercover agent Michael German and the “Woman in Black” star will play a young agent who goes undercover to stop white supremacists planning a terrorist attack.
Radcliffe will report for duty this fall as newcomer Daniel Ragussis makes his directorial debut. Stay linked to the GossipCenter for further details on Daniel Radcliffe’s “Imperium.”...
- 7/31/2015
- GossipCenter
Based on a true story, Daniel Radcliffe looks set to lead the cast of new thriller, Imperium...
We next see Daniel Radcliffe on the big screen in the UK in Judd Apatow's incoming comedy Trainwreck, and his big role this year is as Igor in Paul McGuigan's upcoming movie, Victor Frankenstein. He's also shot a role in the Now You See Me sequel, Now You See Me: The Second Act, due next year.
The ever-busy Radcliffe is adding another project to his slate too, with the news that he's tackling the upcoming FBI thriller, Imperium.
In the movie, based on real life events, Radcliffe is playing the role of an FBI agent who goes uncover, to try and prevent white supremacists from putting together a dirty bomb. Michael Green, who the movie will be based on, has co-written the script with Daniel Ragussis. Ragussis will be making his feature directing debut with Imperium.
We next see Daniel Radcliffe on the big screen in the UK in Judd Apatow's incoming comedy Trainwreck, and his big role this year is as Igor in Paul McGuigan's upcoming movie, Victor Frankenstein. He's also shot a role in the Now You See Me sequel, Now You See Me: The Second Act, due next year.
The ever-busy Radcliffe is adding another project to his slate too, with the news that he's tackling the upcoming FBI thriller, Imperium.
In the movie, based on real life events, Radcliffe is playing the role of an FBI agent who goes uncover, to try and prevent white supremacists from putting together a dirty bomb. Michael Green, who the movie will be based on, has co-written the script with Daniel Ragussis. Ragussis will be making his feature directing debut with Imperium.
- 7/31/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
In his time playing heroes and weirdoes and people of all stripes, Daniel Radcliffe hasn’t had the chance to play someone in law enforcement. He’s changing that with a new role, signing up to play an FBI agent in Imperium. Though it sounds like some sort of epic space opera, it’s actually rooted in the real-life story of Michael German, an FBI agent who spent years undercover in neo-Nazi and militia groups in the States. In the film, the character based on German will be similarly embedded, trying to stop a bunch of chaos-happy white supremacists constructing a dirty bomb. Daniel Ragussis, who has been making short films, is jumping to features with this thriller, which he co-wrote with German. All being well, the cameras should be rolling this autumn.It’s another job for the ever-busy Radcliffe, who is currently shooting surreal indie pic Swiss Army Man...
- 7/31/2015
- EmpireOnline
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has scored the lead role in the true story terrorism thriller "Imperium" from Atomic Features and Tycor International Film Company.
Radcliffe will star as a young FBI agent who goes undercover to find and stop white supremacists trying to make a dirty bomb. The script is co-written by Michael German, an FBI undercover agent who spent years inside United States neo-Nazi and militia groups.
Short filmmaker Daniel Ragussis makes his feature directorial debut on the project which will begin shooting this Fall. Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique are producing.
Source: Deadline...
Radcliffe will star as a young FBI agent who goes undercover to find and stop white supremacists trying to make a dirty bomb. The script is co-written by Michael German, an FBI undercover agent who spent years inside United States neo-Nazi and militia groups.
Short filmmaker Daniel Ragussis makes his feature directorial debut on the project which will begin shooting this Fall. Ty Walker, Dennis Lee and Simon Taufique are producing.
Source: Deadline...
- 7/30/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Mulberry Films comes to the Croisette for the first time with the intention of turning strong literary works into films. First up: Purple America, an adaptation of the Rick Moody novel that Dennis Lee will direct and which Lee will co-write with Daniel Ragussis. This will be the first Moody novel headed for screen treatment since the Ang Lee-directed The Ice Storm. Published in 1998, Purple America is a dysfunctional family drama about how the ordinary, commonplace tragedies of life can sometimes make heroes out of very ordinary people. A fortysomething returns to Long Island to visit his invalid mom, and discovers her husband has bailed. He has to learn to face up to responsibilities. He has previously made a career avoiding this kind of thing, which is why he has not much to speak of in his empty life. “Daniel and I are thrilled to be working with Mulberry...
- 5/15/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Dennis Lee is set to direct an adaptation of "The Ice Storm" author Rick Moody's 1998 best-selling novel "Purple America" for Mulberry Films.
The story follows a fortysomething who returns to Long Island to visit his invalid mom, and discovers her husband has bailed. He has to learn to face up to responsibilities.
Lee is co-writing the adaptation with Daniel Ragussis. Spanish commercials director Jorge Torregrossa was previously attached.
Source: Deadline...
The story follows a fortysomething who returns to Long Island to visit his invalid mom, and discovers her husband has bailed. He has to learn to face up to responsibilities.
Lee is co-writing the adaptation with Daniel Ragussis. Spanish commercials director Jorge Torregrossa was previously attached.
Source: Deadline...
- 5/15/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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