Alex Pettyfer and Maria Bakalova to Star in Prison Crime Drama ‘Branded’ Based on David Grann Article
thewrap.comAlex Pettyfer, Maria Bakalova, Tom Hopper and Frank Grillo are set to star in a crime drama called “Branded” that is based on a David Grann article in The New Yorker about the story of organized crime within America’s prison system.
Kieron Hawkes (“Power”) will direct the film from a script by Alessandro Camon. HanWay Films has picked-up international sales rights and will commence sales at Cannes, while CAA Media Finance is representing U.S.
rights.The film is currently in pre-production for a fall start date.“Branded,” which is based on The New Yorker article “The Brand,” tells the origin story of organized crime gangs in America’s prison system.
Pettyfer plays Taylor, a once promising football player, serving life for murdering a drug dealer. Grillo plays Carter, feared leader of the dominant white gang in San Quentin, who takes Taylor under his wing and grooms him as a future leader.
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