Jamie Foxx to Produce Indie Crime Film "East of the River" (Exclusive)

Jamie Foxx Joins Indie Crime Thriller "East of the River" as Producer. He is coming on board through Foxxhole Productions alongside Alex Marx. Directed by Dennis Lautus, the film follows two estranged brothers who reunite to confront the underground poker ring that destroyed their family. Ben Barnes ("The Chronicles of Narnia" franchise, […]

Jamie Foxx has joined indie crime thriller East of the River as a producer. He arrives alongside Alex Marks via Foxxhole Productions.

Directed by Dennis Latos, the film follows two estranged brothers who reunite to confront the underground poker ring that destroyed their family. The film stars Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia, The Punisher), Ben Ehlers (The Golden Age, Little Brother), Callie Hernandez (Flight Attendant, Alien: Covenant) and Maria Stan in their first film roles here after starring in the TV movie 'Negley'. Related Stories David Cornsot proved he's more than Superman in 'Mr. Irrelevant, Potential 'Blind Side'-Style Oscar Vehicle Follows New York NFL Legends Show Oscar Predictions: Best Director - Can Christopher Nolan Win Again With 'Odyssey'?

David Zayas ("Dexter," "Dexter: Resurrection"), John Bedford Lloyd (Ezraq, The Bourne Superiority), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things, Orange Is the New Black), Nathan Wallace (Daredevil: Reborn: The Stiguriens) and NCIS and NCIS also star. ("Gravesend"). The film also features former WWE wrestler James Storm and former NFL running back Dalvin Cook. Popular in Variety

The post-production stages of this film have just ended. Worldwide distribution rights are available through CAA Media Finance.

In addition to Fox and Marquez, the film was produced by Ruta 5 Films' Nicolas Alvo and Vanishing Angle's Benjamin Wisner alongside Latos and Finnerty. Executive producers include Gloves Up Entertainment's David Shuster, Steven Gregory, John Harms, Gary Ambrose and Fox's daughter, Corinne Fox. The film is presented by Gloves Up Entertainment in association with Echo Bend Productions.

Jamie and Corinne Fox and Marks said in a joint statement: "We've been fans of Dennis since first discovering his short film, Lilac, where his mastery of character and storytelling immediately stood out.

"I wanted to capture the kinetic and dangerous energy of a world that most people never see," Latos said. This isn't just a story about poker, it's a high-octane look at what happens when you're backed into a corner and forced to gamble with your life. We have combined a hard-hitting family drama with a pulsating pulse that also gives the audience a crime-fighting experience. It's really exciting."

Schuster added, "When Dennis Latos and I decided to make our first independent feature film, I never imagined we would have such a talented cast and amazing crew. With Dennis and I originally from Queens, this project is close to our hearts. I am grateful to our amazing co-production partners Jamie, Alex, Nicholas, Benjamin and Elise."

Barnes is repped by Gersh, Luber Roklin Entertainment and ID PR. Ahlers is represented by Gersh, Artists First and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan LLP. Hernandez is repped by Independent Artist Group, Entertainment 360 and Paul Hastings. Stan is repped by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, The Initiative Group and Granderson Des Rochers. Zayas is represented by Buchwald, ATA Management, Jill Fritzo PR and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. Bedford Lloyd is represented by CESD Talent Agency. Curtin is repped by Artists & Representatives, Fusion Entertainment and Sullivan Talent Group. Wallace is repped by UIA Talent and Brian Twohig of Roger Paul Talent. Gregory is represented by Bright Artists Management.