The upcoming drama Frank & Louis has boarded some strong talent for its titular leads. Per Deadline, Laurence Fishburne (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, All the Old Knives) and Clifton Collins Jr. (Westworld, Jockey) have been cast in the film that’s in the works from Participant, Zodiac Pictures, and Peachtree & Vine Productions. Petra Volpe (The Divine Order) is directing using a script co-written with Esther Bernstorff.
No other cast members have yet been announced. You can read the official synopsis below.
In Frank & Louis, a man serving a life sentence (Collins) takes an in-prison job caring for aging and infirm prisoners suffering from memory loss diseases—including one played by Fishburne. What starts as a self-serving mission for parole turns into a deep emotional and transformative relationship, offering a glimmer of redemption in an otherwise unforgiving place.
Participant is producing the feature with Reto Schaerli and Lukas Hobi of Zodiac Pitures, along with Tyler Perry and Tim Palen of Peachtree & Vine. Jeff Skoll and Anikah McLaren of Participant are executive producing with Cora Olson co-producing.
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Director Petra Volpe Says Working With This Cast Is a Dream Come True
On what it means to work with a cast of this caliber, Volpe said, “To work with Laurence Fishburne and Clifton Collins, Jr. on this intimate and emotional story is an absolute dream come true. I feel a deep gratitude towards the incarcerated men I met while researching this project, and I can’t wait to bring this touching and timely story to audiences. Hopefully this film will contribute to an important conversation about aging, mental health and the prison system.”
“It is amazing to see this project grow,” Participant CEO David Linde also said in a statement. “Tyler Perry joining this incredible team, combining with Petra, Clifton and Laurence, brings such a uniquely creative dynamic to a powerful story that showcases how shared compassion makes for a unifying, exhilarating experience.”
Perry added, “I have long been a fan of Participant, and the company’s commitment to storytelling that inspires social change. As an advocate for prison reform, the story of Frank & Louis and its powerful themes resonated with me, and I’m excited to be part of the creative team bringing this story to life.”
Fishburne has had dozens of roles over the years, which includes his stint in the John Wick movie series. The actor will return as the Bowery King for the upcoming sequel John Wick: Chapter 4 in 2023. He is also attached to the upcoming film Slingshot alongside Casey Affleck and Emily Beecham. In recent years, the veteran actor has been seen in the movies Under the Stadium Lights, The Ice Road, and All the Old Knives.
Collins has also been hard at work in Hollywood. Over the past year, he has shown up in various films including Breaking News in Yuba County, After Yang, Nightmare Alley, and Jockey. He will also appear in the upcoming sci-fi movie Landscape with Invisible Hand.
Frank & Louis does not yet have an official premiere date.
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