J. Kim Murphy “Nightingale,” an action thriller set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has pulled the curtain back on its ensemble, casting “Special Ops: Lioness” and “1883” star LaMonica Garrett to lead the picture.
Jason Patric, Andrew Howard and Daniel Bernhardt are also starring. The picture comes from producers Isaac Lewis and Andrew Lewis of Denton Film.
Paul Reichelt is writing and serves as executive producer. Low-budget staple William Kaufman directed the feature, which recently wrapped principal photography in Bulgaria.
Garrett is best known for his roles on “Sons of Anarchy” and “Designated Survivor.” He stars in “Nightingale” as an American Special Forces Operator and private military contractor, who must balance tending to civilian lives while rescuing his adoptive daughter, who is kidnapped and taken hostage by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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