Josh Bowman has been cast as the lead in a new crime thriller, joining a cast that includes Ron Perlman, Esai Morales and Orlando Jones. The project — billed as a modern noir — centers on an LAPD detective who stumbles into a sprawling illegal organ-trafficking ring protected by influential figures.
The picture is directed by Victor Rios from a screenplay by Jason Zimmatore, with a story credit to Daniel Hayes. Production has already attracted several industry names and looks positioned to draw attention for its gritty subject matter and high-profile collaborators.
Live 2 Die brings together an ensemble that mixes television veterans and character actors, signaling both commercial intent and genre ambition. The film’s production team emphasizes a visual approach informed by classic noir, amplified by the involvement of noted cinematographer Gabriel Beristain.
- Lead: Josh Bowman (plays a hardened LAPD detective)
- Supporting: Ron Perlman, Esai Morales, Orlando Jones
- Additional cast: Jesse Kove, Alyshia Osche, Maurice Compte, Alejandro De Hoyos, Tetiana Dar, José “Conejo” Martin, Guillermo Zapata, Christian Madsen
- Director: Victor Rios
- Screenplay: Jason Zimmatore; story by Daniel Hayes
- Cinematographer: Gabriel Beristain
- Producers: Jason Strickland, Jasmin Espada, Victor Rios; multiple executive producers including Tony Sarandos and Peter Lenkov
- Stunt coordinator: Jayson Dumenigo; co-producer: Keyun “Country” Parker
Producers say the movie aims to probe a dark, organized criminal enterprise while maintaining the tense, shadowy aesthetics of film noir. That visual and thematic direction is underlined by Beristain’s attachment and Rios’s dual role as director-producer.
Producer Jasmin Espada praised Rios’s persistence and creative drive, and highlighted the director’s close collaboration with Beristain as a major strength for the production’s look and tone.
Industry paperwork is already moving: negotiations for Bowman were handled by Joshua Lastine of Lastine Entertainment Law. Representation for the primary cast varies across several agencies, reflecting the mixed film-and-television backgrounds of the ensemble.
Why this matters now: the subject — an organized network trafficking in human organs — touches on timely concerns about transnational crime and exploitation, and the film’s high-profile cast could push the story into broader public view. For audiences, the combination of a familiar TV lead and veteran character actors makes this a title to watch as it moves through production.
Career notes: Bowman rose to prominence on the ABC drama Revenge and has other indie features upcoming. Perlman and Morales continue to straddle television and blockbuster fare, adding industry visibility to the project.
Below are the known production credits and key contacts connected to the project:
- Producers: Jason Strickland, Jasmin Espada, Victor Rios
- Executive producers: Esai Morales, Tony Sarandos, Nickie Davis, Daniel Hayes, Peter Lenkov, Charles Jones, Dr. Ed Haronian
- Legal/Negotiations: Joshua Lastine (Lastine Entertainment Law)
- Stunts: Jayson Dumenigo (stunt coordinator)
With principal casting in place and a clear aesthetic direction, Live 2 Die is positioned as a contemporary noir that aims to combine genre conventions with real-world stakes. Further production details, including shooting schedule and distribution plans, have not been announced.
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