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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Mark Wahlberg Crime Thriller ‘By Any Means' Boarded by Bright White Light (EXCLUSIVE)
Bright White Light has boarded Elegance Bratton's 'By Any Means,' co-financing and executive producing the upcoming crime thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton and LaChanze. Bright White Light's Wayne Marc Godfrey and Nicki Cortese will executive produce. More from Variety Harris Dickinson's Directorial Debut 'Urchin' Gets 5-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation, Plus Lots of Love From Paul Mescal Marisa Tomei, Sam Rockwell and Chris Messina to Star in Zombie Comedy 'Hellhound' (EXCLUSIVE) Why Harris Dickinson Put His Rising Acting Career on Hold to Direct Cannes Premiere 'Urchin': 'I Didn't Work as an Actor for a Year' Hammerstone Studios' Alex Lebovici, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee are producing for Thunder Road alongside Chester Algernal Gordon for Freedom Principle, Stephen Levinson and Wahlberg under his company Municipal. WME Independent and CAA Media Finance are co-representing U.S. rights and is representing international sales. 'By Any Means' follows a notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent as they team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. ''By Any Means' is truly one of those special projects that you can't believe is actually based on a true story,' said Bright White Light CEOs Godfrey and Cortese. 'We are so grateful to have been invited by Alex, Basil and Erica to be part of this exceptional production and that we were able to add some additional value to the already impressive cast, director, producers and financiers' Founded by Godfrey and Cortese, Bright White Light produces, develops, and finances both independent and studio films, in addition to providing financial and creative backing to filmmakers, producers, entrepreneurs, and capital investors. The company has invested more than $500 million in film productions and has produced more than 130 feature films. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Al Pacino Joins Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, Jessica Alba, Michele Morrone & Salvatore Esposito In ‘Maserati: The Brothers'
Oscar winner Al Pacino has joined the cast of biographical drama Maserati: The Brothers, featuring Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, Jessica Alba, Michele Morrone and Salvatore Esposito. Also joining the cast are Gina La Piana and Tatiana Luter while Nicki Cortese and Wayne Marc Godfrey from Bright White Light are aboard to co-finance and executive-produce the project. More from Deadline The 50th AFI Life Achievement Award Dinner For Francis Ford Coppola Is One Of The Starriest And Most Heartfelt Tributes Of Them All Robert De Niro Thanks Francis Ford Coppola "For Not Casting Me" In 'The Godfather' At AFI Life Achievement Tribute - Watch Al Pacino Joining Gus Van Sant Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire' The second and final phase of filming will start in June in Rome with a plan to premiere in early fall 2025. Maserati: The Brothers chronicles the rise of the Maserati family and their pioneering legacy in the world of automotive innovation. Al Pacino will portray businessman Vincenzo Vaccaro, who has supported the Maserati family and invested in the early days of the company. Producer Andrea Iervolino stated: 'We are thrilled to welcome Al Pacino to Maserati: The Brothers. His unparalleled talent and iconic presence bring a profound depth to our portrayal of this inspiring and emotional story. Having such a legendary figure join our already incredible cast is truly an honor.' Nicki Cortese and Wayne Marc Godfrey, CEOs of Bright White Light commented: 'It is an honor to be part of the team bringing this iconic story to life. We can't wait for audiences to experience an intimate look at the passion, ambition, and resilience that fueled one of Italy's most iconic automotive dynasties.' Iervolino is also producing the upcoming Al Pacino movie Captivated about the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. That project is also due to shoot in Italy. Pacino is represented by CAA and RMG; La Piana by Eris Talent Agency; and Luter by Independent Artist Group. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
