John Cusack to topline Lucky McKee’s thriller “Misfortune”May 17, 2016 - 12:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - John Cusack is in advanced negotiations to star in Lucky McKee’s thriller “Misfortune”, it was announced Monday, May 16 by Mimi Steinbauer, president/CEO of Radiant Films International, The Hollywood Reporter reveals. Jared Butler and Lars Norberg wrote the script, which will find Cusack playing Miller, a quick-witted businessman who leaves everything behind, including his family, to start a new life after embezzling a client’s money. Everything had been going according to plan until he becomes separated from his cash in the middle of the wilderness. Three young friends happen upon the lost fortune, and a desperate and violent Miller will do anything to get his money back. Lee Nelson and David Buelow of Envision Media Arts will produce the film, which Radiant will shop to foreign buyers in Cannes. EMA’s David Tish will serve as an executive producer. “We are thrilled to be working with a talent such as John Cusack. He is perfect for the role of a white-collar businessman so consumed by greed he trails off the beaten path of morality. Cusack combined with Lucky’s knack for suspense, give the film all the ingredients it needs for a chilling thriller. The buyers already love it,” said Steinbauer. McKee’s credits include the genre films “Red,” “The Woman,” “May” and “All Cheerleaders Die.” Cusack recently played troubled Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson in “Love & Mercy” and co-starred in Spike Lee‘s “Chi-raq.” Envision Media Arts produced “Celeste & Jesse Forever” and has the Eddie Murphy movie “Mr. Church” on the horizon. Radiant Films International’s Cannes slate includes the Bel Powley film “Ashes in the Snow” and the YA thriller “The Changeover” starring Timothy Spall and Melanie Lynskey. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |