Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterSaban Films has secured worldwide distribution rights to Jason Momoa’s forthcoming Western “The Last Manhunt.”Featuring a largely Native American ensemble cast, the movie follows the true story of the outlaw Willie Boy.
Set in 1909, when a reputed murder sparks a Shakespearean tragedy, Momoa’s Willie accidentally shoots his love interest’s father after a confrontation gone wrong.
With President Taft coming to town, a local sheriff leads two Native American trackers seeking justice for their fallen tribal leader.The story is based on an oral history of the Chemehuevi tribe.
Christian Camargo directs the On The Roam production from a script by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who crafted the story with Momoa.
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