EXCLUSIVE: Marshall Cook (Film Fest) will direct Champions of the Universe, a new film starring Will Sasso (Loudermilk), which he and the actor wrote together.Pic tells the story of a former college football star (Sasso) who misguides his elite athlete son while diluting himself in a small town flag football rivalry with his son’s stepfather.Financing for the project is being put up by Anamorphic Media Inc.
The company’s Founder & CEO Sara Shaak (Hounds of War, Girl, Cagefighter) will produce, alongside Cook and Sasso.Two-time Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book, Loudermilk, Dumb and Dumber) is also on board as an executive producer.
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