Director Wes Miller (A Day to Die, Call Her King) has announced his next project, the legal thriller Wildcards. The film will feature a powerhouse cast including Leon (Swarm, The Five Heartbeats), Elise Neal (All of Us), Aries Spears (Mad TV), and rising talent Stakiah Lynn Washington (Angel City).
The project is financed by BLacklight (Call Her King), with Andrew van den Houten, Wes Miller, Joseph O’Connor, and Leon producing. Lloyd Watts serves as co-producer, while Jessie Jalee, Chad Ghiron, and Elise Neal are executive producers. Additional cast members include Crew Morrow (The Bold and the Beautiful), Courtney Grace, Samantha Walkes (Orphan: First Kill), and Robert Catrini (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back).
Plot Details
Wildcards follows a jury deliberating the high-profile case of Theodore Sterling (Morrow), a privileged young man accused of sexually assaulting a young African-American woman (Washington). The courtroom battle pits Assistant State Attorney James Jones (Spears), a determined and overworked prosecutor, against Greg Sims (Leon), a veteran defense attorney boasting a flawless 25-year winning streak.
The official synopsis teases:
“As the jury deliberates, their diverse backgrounds and personal biases spark intense debate, escalating tensions inside the jury room. The emergence of a Wildcard—an enigmatic witness claiming to hold the truth—adds an unexpected twist. Her connection to the accused and ambiguous motives deepen the complexity, raising pressing questions about privilege, bias, and justice.”
Director’s Vision
Miller, acclaimed for blending action with social commentary in films like Call Her King and A Day to Die, expressed his passion for the genre:
“I’ve always loved legal thrillers and am thrilled to collaborate with this exceptionally talented cast to bring Wildcards to life. For me, this story examines the divisions in our country while offering a message about what we can achieve together. It’s all wrapped in a fast-paced, commercially viable thriller.”
With its dynamic cast and compelling narrative, Wildcards promises to deliver a thought-provoking exploration of justice, privilege, and societal tensions when it hits the screen.