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Ice Cube, Tommy Lee Jones Team for New Thriller
6 Oct
Summary
- Focus Features acquired worldwide rights to Brian Helgeland's 'Outside Man'.
- Film stars Ice Cube as a former mob enforcer seeking a new life.
- Tommy Lee Jones plays a retired Texas Ranger and craftsman.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Brian Helgeland's new project, 'Outside Man,' has secured worldwide distribution rights with Focus Features. The production, slated to begin filming in November, features a notable cast including Ice Cube and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones.
Helgeland wrote and is directing the film, which centers on Ruben Bowman (Ice Cube), a former Chicago mob enforcer striving for a fresh start after being released from prison. He seeks anonymity in rural Texas, finding work with Gus Wanamaker (Tommy Lee Jones), a skilled furniture craftsman and retired Texas Ranger.
The narrative explores the development of an unexpected friendship between Ruben and Gus. Their burgeoning bond faces significant challenges as elements from both men's pasts resurface, threatening to unravel the new lives they have attempted to build.
'Outside Man' is produced by Teton Ridge Entertainment and Cube Vision. Teton Ridge Entertainment focuses on projects celebrating the American West, with past acquisitions including "High Noon" and the life rights of John Wayne. Cube Vision, founded by Ice Cube, has a successful track record with films like "Straight Outta Compton" and numerous franchise entries.
