EXCLUSIVE: Grant Rosenmeyer (The Royal Tenenbaums, Come As You Are), Sean San José (Sing Sing), Nora Dunn (Three Kings, Pineapple Categorical), Katherine Cunningham (Yellowstone) and Alexis Allotta (Fortunately By no means After) are starring within the semi-autobiographical drama Behind the Eight-Ball. The pic reps the function directorial debut of Nathan Israileff.
Loosely impressed by Israileff’s experiences, Behind the Eight-Ball follows Trevor (Rosenmeyer) a high-functioning cocaine addict whose spiraling substance abuse threatens his profession and closest relationships – forcing him to confront his demons and battle for redemption as his life unravels round him.
Says the filmmaker, “The movie is a ‘love letter’ to useful addicts who’re afraid to talk up or admit embarrassment for his or her ongoing points, letting them know they don’t seem to be alone and the melancholy they really feel is felt by many.”
Israileff and Rosenmeyer are producing by their corporations Artisanal Interrobang and Florida Hill respectively alongside producer Katelyn Henslin. The movie is co-produced by Patrick Ryan Richter & Yajaira Marie Quinto. Forged additionally options Christopher R. Ellis (Chicago Fireplace) and Justin Paul (The Punisher). Paskal Rudnicke (FX’s The Bear) dealt with casting duties out of Chicago. DP David Foy (Slamdance winner Ready For the Mild to Change) is lensing the film which is in manufacturing in Chicago.
Finest recognized for his function as Ari Tenenbaum in The Royal Tenenbaums, Rosenmeyer not too long ago starred within the critically acclaimed indie The Secret Artwork of Human Flight reverse Oscar nominee Paul Raci and Maggie Grace.
San José not too long ago starred alongside Colman Domingo within the 2024 Oscar-nominated Sing Sing, garnering essential accolades for his intimate portrayal of character “Mike Mike”, and starred in Clint Bentley’s Sundance premiere Practice Desires which Netflix scooped up out of the fest.
Previous to her recurring function on Yellowstone, Cunningham appeared on Condor and Good Hassle, and can subsequent be seen within the indie The Quick Sport reverse Mackenzie Astin.
Saturday Evening Stay alum Dunn not too long ago starred reverse Topher Grace on ABC’s House Economics.
Allotta is a daily within the Chicago theatre scene and seems subsequent reverse Natasha Henstridge within the upcoming thriller Tears to a Glass Eye.
San José is represented by Gersh; Dunn by Pakula King & Lighthouse Leisure; Allotta by Grey Expertise Group; Cunningham & Ellis by Stewart Expertise; Paul by Daniel Hoff Company.
