K.T Simpson
Dawn’s Light Media and Maandi House Studios (MHS), Wesley Snipes’ production banner, set to co-produce the action thriller “Payline.” Set to begin filming early summer 2019, the film will be produced by Allan Ungar, Richard Switzer and Jason Cherubini of Dawn’s Light Media; Wesley Snipes and Alexander Ferguson will serve as executive producers.
“We at Maandi House Studios, along with our sister companies and strategic partners, are extremely excited to be working with Dawn’s Light Media on this vision. Beyond being the kind of high-stakes action film not seen in years, ‘Payline’ will also be a vehicle to demonstrate the next generation of indie filmmaking in a 5G powered world,” said Snipes. “It is our goal to show how a 100% Certified Renewable Energy film production can show love for the environment and community, yet still produce a kick-ass ‘toss ya popcorn’ action movie.”
Described as “Ocean’s Eleven” meets “Free Fire,” the script by Rob Robol and Jay Boyd centers on two groups of criminals who turn a small-town casino into a battleground after both attempt to rob it on the same night. The film will see Snipes play his first villain role since 1993’s “Demolition Man,” where he starred opposite Sylvester Stallone.
“We‘re thrilled to work with Wesley and his team on this project, and we welcome his unique combination of seasoned producer and blockbuster action star,” said Jason Cherubini, Chief Financial/Operating Officer of Dawn’s Light Media. “Wesley’s passion for the environment aligns with Dawn’s Light Media’s approach to filmmaking: as we develop the next generation of media content, we know that it doesn’t just need to be diverse and exciting, but its production must support and protect the communities where it’s created.”
Snipes will next be seen starring alongside Eddie Murphy in the Netflix biographical comedy “Dolemite is My Name,” as well as the RZA-directed thriller “Cut Throat City.” With leading roles in over 60 films, he is best known for Marvel’s “Blade” trilogy, “Demolition Man,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” as well as the crime drama “New Jack City.”
