by FilmInk Staff
Shot in NSW but set in the US, and currently in post-production, Poker Face is set in the world of high stakes poker, with Crowe playing rich gambler Jake Foley, who gets all of his mates together for a night where they can win a bonanza, but in order to do so they have to give up their secrets.
Written by Stephen M. Coates (John Doe: Vigilante), the film also stars Liam Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Jacqueline McKenzie, Daniel MacPherson, Matt Nable, Benedict Hardie, Steve Bastoni, Aden Young, Addam Bramich (who also produces) and Rusty’s mate RZA.
“With the undeniable talent of Russell in front of and behind the camera, and the brilliant supporting cast, we are delighted to be part of this incredible project,” said sales agent Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, who also produces. “Poker Face is a high stakes thriller with the game everybody loves at its core – it’s an edge of your seat ride we know the worldwide buyers are responding to.”
New South Wales Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin added: “Through our Made in NSW fund, the NSW Government is proud to back Poker Face, directed by and starring our very own Russell Crowe, which will be a winning hand for NSW’s powerhouse film industry, creating 250 jobs for cast and crew and bringing in over $17.7 million in production expenditure to the state.”
Looking forward to seeing this movie