Verdi Productions Gears Up to Release ‘Junction,’ ‘Knockout Blonde,’ Heather Graham’s ‘Chosen Family’ in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comCaroline Brew editor Verdi Productions, run by Chad A. Verdi (“The Irishman,” “Bleed for This”), plans to release three films in 2024 that were previously put on hold since actors were unable to promote work during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “Workers in the film industry are getting financially destroyed by these strikes, whether it’s actors, writers, directors or crew.
Most of these individuals were already working multiple jobs to get by,” Verdi said in a statement. “This widespread production shutdown didn’t hurt the top 1% in the industry but ruined many people who work week-to-week and paycheck-to-paycheck.
It’s very unfortunate to see. Let’s get our union members a fair deal so that they can get back to doing what they love.” In partnership with VMI Worldwide, Verdi Productions will release “Junction” in January.
The film follows the modern-day opioid crisis through three different viewpoints: the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, a doctor and a patient.
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