EXCLUSIVE: Yellowjackets actor Kevin Alves has set his directorial debuting although indie heist film Fortunate Weekend.
The movie, made by means of Alves’ 31 Twelve Movies, will reunite him with Yellowjackets co-star Alexa Barajas. They are going to each star alongside Locke & Key actor Jesse Camacho and Jessica Clement (Dream Situation).
Alves can also be the author on the coming-of-age story, wherein 18 year-old Gabe, who finds out his finest buddy has stolen his profitable scratch ticket and wrangles a bunch of unlikely associates to assist him steal it again earlier than it’s cashed in.
John Daniel (Life with Luca), Agape Mngomezulu (Ginny & Georgia), Jack Ettlinger (Demise Observe), Alex Ozerov (One other Life), Luke Hutchie (EZRA) and newcomer Clarice Goetz spherical out the forged.
Alves is finest recognized for enjoying the position of Travis on Showtime’s collection Yellowjackets, which was picked up for a 3rd season in December of 2022 and is ready to start filming in late spring of this 12 months.
“Entering into this new position as a director has been such an pleasurable course of because of our extremely bold forged and crew, and getting the prospect to reunite with Jesse and Alexa once more on display has been nice,” mentioned Alves. “We had a blast taking pictures this factor and can’t wait to share this story that at its core is about friendship.”
The movie is produced by Alves’ personal 31 Twelve Movies, with alongside producers Julian Smither and Alexa Barajas. No launch date has been arrange Alves is planning a 2025 pageant run.
Canadian-Brazilian actor Alves is repped by D2 Administration, Connekt Inventive, and Bloch Regulation; Camacho by Amanda Rosenthal Expertise Company; Barajas by Cover Companions and Play Administration; and Clement by Osbrink Expertise Company and Play Administration.
