EXCLUSIVE: Leslie Small has been set to direct the buddy comedy Glad V-Day and actioner The Raid, below a two-picture take care of Winter State Leisure. Prep on each titles is underway, with manufacturing dates to be set upon the decision of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The deal speaks to the transfer again into narrative options that Winter State has undertaken, after pivoting to docs throughout the pandemic.
Written by Winter State principals Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Glad V-Day tells the story of two greatest associates who look to get vasectomies, on the behest of their wives, collectively confronting the horrors of “the snip.”
Within the modern-day Western The Raid, information of Jesse James’ legendary treasure being discovered spreads rapidly. In grand vogue, the treasure will likely be returned and displayed throughout the Jesse James Days pageant in Northfield, MN. Nonetheless, Austin and his bandits produce other plans, making off with it after staging a financial institution theft. Sheriff Tom and Madeline, his daughter, and the city’s lead detective then get caught up within the lethal pursuit that follows the twists and turns of the legend of Jesse James. Hamid Torabpour teamed with Jon Arjes to script this title from a narrative by Vern Swedin.
Along with Small, producers on each movies will embody Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Peter Smart, Nick Hagen, Dr. Mark Smith and Winter State Leisure.
Mentioned Hamid Torabpour, “The Raid is a throwback to 90s films like The Fugitive, Face/Off and The Rock! A enjoyable film that means that you can escape for two hours! We’re excited to see Leslie deliver his voice and imaginative and prescient to this venture. And with “Glad V-Day”, Leslie is a no brainer! Having labored with most of the best comedians within the enterprise, he can ship comedy like only a few can.”
Remarked producer Smart, “Having beforehand labored with Leslie on Kevin Hart’s “Let Me Clarify”, I knew he was the proper individual for these subsequent tasks. His knack for comedy, by means of his many comedy specials expertise, makes him a fantastic alternative for “Glad V-Day”. Whereas he’s recognized and revered for his work in comedy, we’re assured his drive and mind will ship a superb motion heist movie “The Raid.””
“I’m excited to workforce up with Peter, Hamid and Camille on these two movies,” added Small. “Our synergy is so magnetic, that our movies will provoke the eye of viewers throughout the globe. Let’s go!”
Recognized for his path of Kevin Hart’s comedy specials, in addition to his speak present Hart to Coronary heart, Small’s credit additionally embody Actual Husbands of Hollywood, Netflix’s Vacation Rush and Undercover Brother 2.
Previous tasks from Winter State on the narrative aspect embody the Vans Warped Tour pic Summertime Dropouts, in addition to the soccer drama Beneath the Stadium Lights, with Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson. Among the many firm’s different upcoming tasks are documentaries on Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Willie Roaf (ROAF), MLB icons Jim “Kitty” Kaat (Kitty to Cooperstown) and Tommy John (Tommy John: The Bionic Man), Pittsburgh Steeler Mel Blount (Mel Blount: No matter It Takes), and boxer Tommy Hearns (The Hitman: A Tommy Hearns Story).
Small is represented by Unbiased Artist Group. The Torabpours are repped by Karen Gottlieb at Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks.
