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Duke Nicholson, Jack Nicholson's Grandson, Lands First Starring Role in Gritty Crime Thriller
13 Nov
Summary
- Duke Nicholson, 26, lands first starring role in crime thriller 'The Deputy'
- Film boasts eclectic ensemble cast including William H. Macy, Tiffany Haddish
- Margot Robbie's LuckyChap launches international venture with Mediawan
In the past year, 26-year-old Duke Nicholson, the grandson of legendary actor Jack Nicholson, has been quietly making a name for himself in the film industry. After appearing in unexpected roles like the cover model for Lana Del Rey's 2019 album and a memorable turn in Jordan Peele's 'Us', Nicholson is now set to take center stage in the gritty crime thriller 'The Deputy'.
Directed by Nicholson's longtime friend and collaborator Matt Sukkar, 'The Deputy' follows the hapless part-time lawman Toby Sawyer, played by Nicholson, as he is jolted awake one night and tasked with guarding a corpse that promptly disappears. The film boasts an eclectic ensemble cast including William H. Macy, Tiffany Haddish, Stephen Dorff and Julia Fox.
In a separate development, Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap has launched an international venture with French media conglomerate Mediawan. The new partnership will be led by Mona and Tanya Qureshi, signaling LuckyChap's continued global expansion.
