Grant Rosenmeyer, Sean San José, Nora Dunn, More Are ‘Behind The Eight-Ball’

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EXCLUSIVE: Grant Rosenmeyer (The Royal Tenenbaums, Come As You Are), Sean San José (Sing Sing), Nora Dunn (Three Kings, Pineapple Express), Katherine Cunningham (Yellowstone) and Alexis Allotta (Happily Never After) are starring in the semi-autobiographical drama Behind the Eight-Ball.

The pic reps the feature directorial debut of Nathan Israileff. Loosely inspired by Israileff’s experiences, Behind the Eight-Ball follows Trevor (Rosenmeyer) a high-functioning cocaine addict whose spiraling substance abuse threatens his career and closest relationships – forcing him to confront his demons and fight for redemption as his life unravels around him.

Says the filmmaker, “The film is a ‘love letter’ to functional addicts who are afraid to speak up or admit embarrassment for their ongoing issues, letting them know they are not alone and the depression they feel is felt by many.” Israileff and Rosenmeyer are producing through their companies Artisanal Interrobang and Florida Hill respectively alongside producer Katelyn Henslin.

The film is co-produced by Patrick Ryan Richter & Yajaira Marie Quinto. Cast also features Christopher R. Ellis (Chicago Fire) and Justin Paul (The Punisher).