It has recently been announced thatFrank Grillowill star inMan’s Son, the directorial debut of the actor’s own son,Remy Grillo. The film is said to tell the story of a couple whose lives start to imitate art when they attempt to make an effective audition tape for aCharles Mansonmovie at an Airbnb in the desert. Grillo will portray the leader of a dangerous cult. The film is said to be inspired by real-life occult activity in the California desert.
The script forMan’s Sonwas penned byJosh PlasseandBrev Moss. Both writers appear to be newcomers but Plasse is an actor who has appeared inGrey’s Anatomyand Paramount+’s revival ofICarly. The upcoming thriller film is scheduled to start production this March in Yucca Valley, California.Man’s Soncurrently does not have a release date.
Frank Grillo, who is perhaps best known as Brock Rumlow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made his leading man debut in 2014’s action-horror sequel,The Purge: Anarchy. That same year, Grillo headlined DirecTV’s drama seriesKingdom, also starringNick Jonas, which lasted for three seasons. Before that, Grillo appeared in smaller roles in the filmsMothers Day, My Soul to Take, Warrior, andThe Grey.
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Grillo has since starred inDemonic, Point Blank, Boss Level, Copshop, andThis is the Night. He also had an important recurring role on Showtime’sBillions. This year, the actor starred in a thriller that was released this past January calledShatteredalso featuringJohn MalkovichandCameron Monaghan, and will next be seen in the upcoming filmsA Day to Die,Lamborghini,andLights Out.
Remy Grillo may have never directed a film before, but the first son ofFrank Grillohas served as a cinematographer, gaffer, and actor on multiple short films in the past. Directing your dad in your first feature must be a beautiful bonding experience, and hopefully, all of the film’s potential is carried through to the final product. No other details, including the other members of the cast, are currently known, but since filming begins next month, more information regarding the specifics ofMan’s Sonshould start to come to light soon.
