*Leon, Elise Neal, Aries Spears, and Stakiah Lynn Washington are set to star in “Wildcards,” a legal thriller from director Wes Miller.
According to Deadline, BLacklight is financing the project with Miller, Andrew van den Houten, Joseph O’Connor and Leon producing. Elise also serves as an executive producer on the film, with Lloyd Watts, Jessie Jalee, and Chad Ghiron co-producing.
The “Wildcards” cast also includes Crew Morrow, Courtney Grace, Samantha Walkes, and Robert Catrini. Per Deadline, the official synopsis reads:
As the jury weighs the evidence, their contrasting backgrounds and beliefs ignite fierce debates, amplifying the tension inside the deliberation room. Meanwhile, the emergence of a Wildcard, an enigmatic witness claiming to know the truth about the night in question, throws the case into turmoil. Her connection to the accused and her motives add a layer of uncertainty, raising critical questions about bias, privilege, and the pursuit of justice.
“I’ve always loved legal thrillers and I’m excited to work with this insanely talented cast to bring this piece to life,” said Miller, known for “A Day to Die.”
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“For me, it examines the discourse in our country and says more about what we can do together, than apart, wrapped in a fast-paced commercially viable thriller,” the filmmaker added.
“Wildcards” does not yet have a release date.
Meanwhile, Leon recently starred as real-life bluesman Eddie Taylor in the critically acclaimed film “The Rhythm and the Blues,” which premiered at the 31st New York African Film Festival. Check out our conversation with the model/actor below about the project.
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