Terrence Howard, Kate Bosworth and Guillermo Iván Join Legal Thriller **“Broken Ones”**

“Broken Ones,” a new legal thriller written and directed by Timothy Gagliardo, is slated for future release. The story is drawn from the memoir of producer and co-writer Alejandro Zavala and is said to reflect “real-life experiences navigating both the criminal justice system and the legal profession.” The narrative centers on themes of redemption, justice, family and the pivotal choices that shape a person’s life.

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• Terrence Howard portrays Benjamin Drake, a revered attorney intent on holding the ultra-wealthy accountable. Howard is noted for his Oscar-nominated performance in *Hustle & Flow* and his lead role in the Emmy-nominated series *Empire*.

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• Guillermo Iván appears as Joseph Santiago, a former felon who uncovers a corporate cover-up while investigating a car accident on behalf of a victim’s family.

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• Kate Bosworth plays Kathleen Sloane, a corporate defense attorney whose moral compass is tested when her clients demand extreme measures. Bosworth is recognized for her role as Lois Lane in *Superman Returns* and her recent work in the psychological thriller *The Immaculate Room*.

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The film is produced by Alejandro Zavala, Justin Nesbitt and Micah Brandt for UFO Pictures, with Michael Pizzimenti representing Al Bravo Films. Executive producers include Zavala, Drake of Drake Law Firm, Paul Hughes, Vanessa Hughes and David Block of Block and Company Inc. Representation for the principal cast is handled by agencies such as Independent Artist Group, Universal Bridges Management, BRS, Gage Talent and Yorn Levine Barnes Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich Goodell & Gellman.

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The production’s press materials state that the film “explores ‘redemption, justice, family and the defining choices that shape a person’s life.’”

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• “real-life experiences navigating both the criminal justice system and the legal profession,” — Film press release

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The announcement provides the first substantive details about the project; further casting and release information will be disclosed later.

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