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Oscar Winner Leo Boards Will Smith's Prison Film 'Supermax'
1 Sep
Summary
- Melissa Leo joins Will Smith in the action-thriller 'Supermax'.
- The film follows FBI agents investigating a murder in a prison.
- Production is underway in New South Wales, Australia.
Award-winning actress Melissa Leo is set to star alongside Will Smith in the upcoming action-thriller "Supermax." Directed by David Gordon Green, the film centers on two FBI agents tasked with solving a complex murder case inside a formidable maximum-security prison. Leo's specific role in the project has not yet been disclosed.
The ensemble cast for "Supermax" includes notable actors such as AnnaSophia Robb, Jason Clarke, and Jaafar Jackson. The movie is currently in production in New South Wales, Australia. Amazon MGM acquired the worldwide rights to the film for $70 million and plans to release it on Prime Video.
David Weil and David J. Rosen penned the screenplay for "Supermax." The film is produced by Andrew Rona, Alex Heineman, Will Smith, and Adam Fishbach. Executive producers include Weil, Rosen, Jonathan Glickman, Alexandra Loewy, Thom Zadra, Spencer Ela, James Lassiter, and Miguel Melendez.
