Exclusive: Billy Zane (Titanic), John Billingsley (Unspeakable: The murder of JonBenet is symbolic), Scotty Thompson (NCIS(And Bonnie Root)Don’t let them out) have signed on for the new thriller from writer, director and actor Philip Callan milliseconds.
The film is described as a complex mystery about a reclusive former painter who is drawn into an investigation involving a suicide hotline, uncovering long-buried connections and hidden truths from the past.
The cast also includes Elijah Lynn Langston, making his feature film debut, and Kevin Ryan (Harry Wilde, the Rainmaker), with Don Wallace and Jason Lee Daniel.
Callan will produce under the Junto House Films banner, alongside co-producers Root and Cynthia Bravo, while Zane serves as executive producer. Cinematographer Gonzalo Digenio was also attached.
The project will be filmed in Los Angeles, with sweeping views of the cityscape, local architectural landmarks and the site of the fire that affected the Alta Dena area.
“I am particularly fascinated by the power of art and the creative process of confronting oneself, healing and revealing one’s true self,” Callan said. “milliseconds It explores the journey of loss, grief, devastation and transformation, the process of transformation, life and death, rebirth, and the narratives and belief systems that often imprison us.
It is Caland’s sixth directorial credit after films like Hollywood Buddha and Ripple effect, teacher And the gypsy, and Repentanceall of which he also wrote and produced.
Having originally started as a writer and producer for Jennifer Lynch Helena boxingCallan also produced Dead Girl, Infinityand I loved.
Billy Zane gained worldwide fame in the role of Cal Hockley Titanichis villainous role in Dead calmAnd as the heroic lead in Phantom. He has appeared in over 100 films, many of which he actively produced, and has recently drawn attention for his portrayal of Marlon Brando in Waltz with Brando. He is repped by Paradigm Talent Agency.
John Billingsley, who will next appear in the upcoming Paramount+ limited series Unspeakable: The murder of JonBenet is symbolicis repped by Trademark Talent and Artium Talent; Scottie Thompson, best known for her recurring roles NCIS, 12 Monkeys, The Blacklistand MacGyver, By TalentWorks, Yazzy Entertainment and Root, who previously worked with Callan as co-producer death in ojai, By Danielle Hoff Agency and Zero Gravity Management.
