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Cox's 'Evil Genius' Directorial Dream Realized at TIFF
22 Jul
Summary
- Courteney Cox's directorial dream 'Evil Genius' premiered at TIFF.
- The film is a crime thriller based on a bizarre FBI case.
- Patricia Arquette and David Harbour star in the movie.

Courteney Cox has seen her directorial aspirations for the crime thriller 'Evil Genius' materialize, with the film selected for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Cox expressed her gratitude, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and belief in one's dreams.
The film itself is an independent crime thriller drawing from the true-crime documentary series by Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri. It focuses on the 2003 death of Brian Wells, a case infamously known as the "collar bomb" or "pizza bomber" incident.
This complex FBI investigation uncovered a plot described as one of the most intricate and unusual crimes in the bureau's history. 'Evil Genius' features a notable cast including Patricia Arquette and David Harbour in leading roles, supported by Michael Chernus, Garret Dillahunt, and Danielle Macdonald, among others.