Kid Cudi (real name Scott Mescudi) is the latest star to join the cast of the Silent Night. He’ll star alongside Joel Kinnaman, Harold Torres, and Catalina Sandino Moreno in the forthcoming action-thriller from director John Woo. Robert Lynn penned the screenplay.
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Silent Night centers on Godlock (Kinnaman), a father on a mission to avenge his young son who was tragically caught in the crossfire of gang violence on Christmas Eve. Shot and nearly killed while in pursuit of the murderers, Godlock vows to avenge his son by any means necessary.
Cudi will play detective Dennis Vassel.
John Wick production company Thunder Road Films is producing with Capstone Studios. Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee will produce for Thunder Road, along with Christian Mercuri for Capstone and Lori Tilkin for A Better Tomorrow Films. David Haring, Joe Gatta, Ruzanna Kegeyan, Mike Gabrawy and Will Flynn will executive produce.
“Based on what we’ve seen from set so far, it’s clear that Scott has a presence and gravitas that is incredibly captivating,” said Gatta. “He is a powerful addition, and perfect complement, to this stellar cast.”
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The film currently in production in Mexico City