Michael Vlamis Sets Thriller ‘Crossword’ As First Feature, Will Star Alongside Aurora Perrineau, Harvey Guillén & More; Kenan Thompson’s Artists For Artists Handling Financing, Sales
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Roswell, New Mexico star Michael Vlamis is preparing to make his feature directorial debut with Crossword, a psychological thriller in which he’ll star alongside Aurora Perrineau (When They See Us), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Nick Thune (Love Life), Sarah Ramos (Winning Time), Karan Oberoi (Counterpart), Andoni Gracia (Warner.
Bros’ upcoming The Flash) and Spencer Waldner (5 Years Apart).The indie heading into production this spring centers on James (Vlamis) and Tessa (Perrineau), a young married couple coping with the loss of their daughter.
While Tessa trudges forward focused on her bestselling children’s book series inspired by their daughter, James tries to find solace in the daily crossword.
As the crossword takes on a mind of its own, the seams of the couple’s reality begin to unravel, revealing that death is more than a five-letter word.Vlamis wrote the script with Kyle Anderson, after seeing their Mac Miller biopic Blue Slide Park make the 2019 Black List.
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