Talent rushes to `THE 3RD COAST` as `Boyz n the Hood` alumni Morris Chestnut and Baldwin Sykes join notables from `Martin`, `Bernie Mac`, and `Ranchero`!
Released on: August 10, 2008, 9:49 pm
Press Release Author: BB Hollywood Reports
Industry: Entertainment
Press Release Summary: If writer/director Nate C. Wiliams were playing poker, he could smile knowing he\'s got an aces over kings very full house! He\'s brought together notables Morris Chestnut, Baldwin C. Sykes, Tammy Townsend, Aaron P. Woods, Reggie Ballard, Preston \"Bo P\" Barnes, Dennis Curry, Michael Q. Schmidt, and an entire host of fabulous actors... as well as the music talent of Tomi \"T-Jinks\" Jenkins in order to create a film that promises to be a sure winner.
Press Release Body: In a recent interview, writer/director Williams recounted, \"A few years ago, Morris Chestnut and I were talking about doing a project and he suggested that I write about a topic to which I could relate... and one that a young viewership could relate to as well. Thinking about my younger years, I came up with a story I called CARTOONS... after the club around which the action was centered. In development, the title was changed to THE 3RD COAST so as to better reflect how all people in the area consider themselves a very different and very special part of America. My dream is for you to experience in the theaters this story of growth.\"
Based upon episodes in Williams\' own life, \"THE 3RD COAST\" is the story of a college athelete who turns his back on the glory of college football to seek success elsewhere. \"Randy LeBlanc\" discovers a more fulfilling career as an entertainment entepreneur. He meets \"Shawn Dixon\" (Morris Chestnut), the owner of CARTOONS, a mediocre club on the southwest side of Houston. Dixon has outstanding loans with a nasty loan shark and the shark is unhappy with the clubs proceeds. Snatching at any straw, Dixon convinces LeBlanc to help promote the club. Randy finds a natural talent for the business and soon the club is the hottest thing in town. Sounds like dream come true, yes? No. Now Randy has to deal with his family and friends as he turns his back on football. In Texas, football is more important than life itself.. and worse, Randy\'s cousin is also a college player and Randy\'s father and Uncle have had a rivalry for years as each brags on their son. THE 3RD COAST deals with betrayal and trust in a very real manner. Shawn thinks he\'s hit the jackpot with his new found protege. The shark is now angry that the loan may actually be paid off early and so decides he wants a piece of CARTOONS. Randy\'s father has to come to terms with his son who refuses football while Randy must make a decision to either support the family dream of his being a football star or turn his back on them to pursue his new desire.
Producers include screen veterans Morris Chestnut and Dennis Curry. Williams gifted cast includes Morris Chestnut (Boyz in the Hood, G.I. Jane, The Last Boy Scout) as Shawn Dixon, Baldwin C. Sykes (Boyz in the Hood, South Central, Ranchero) as Clarence Leblanc, Tammy Townsend (Lincoln Heights, According to Jim, Barbershop, Rock Me Baby) as Tonya Leblanc, Reginald Ballard (Crumbs, The Bernie Mac Show, The Parkers, Caroline in the City, Martin) as Big Ray, Dennis Curry (Jump Cut, The Killing Machine, Ranchero) as Joe, Michael Q. Schmidt (Tom Goes to the Mayor, The Three Trials, Amhurst) as Merl, Preston \"Bo P\" Barnes (Nikos, Chez Risqué, Martin) as Scooby, and many more from a long list of talent from accross the country. All will be brought together with the music talent of Tomi \"T-Jinks\" Jenkins (10 Things I Hate About You, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The 40 Year Old Virgin, etc.). Williams reports that with talent committed and financial backing in place, filming will begin right after the holidays on locations in Los Angeles and Houston.
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