Jared Letois in early talks to join fellow Oscar winnersDenzel WashingtonandRami Malekin Warner Bros.’ serial killer thrillerThe Little Things, Collider has confirmed.
John Lee Hancock(The Highwaymen) will direct from his own screenplay as well as produce alongsideMark Johnson. Production is expected to start this fall once Malek wrapsBond 25.
The story follows Deke (Washington), a burned-out cop up in Kern County who teams with Baxter (Malek), a crack detective from the LA Sheriff’s Department, to catch a serial killer. Deke has a nose for the “little things” that can help solve a case, but he also has a knack for breaking the rules, which poses a problem for Baxter. Meanwhile, Deke has problems of his own, as he’s haunted by a dark secret from his past.
Leto is making a deal to play the serial killer, and while I’m not sure about the size of the role, I can certainly see it being a good fit. Plus, it offers Leto the chance to work with living legend Washington and rising star Malek, and it never hurts to work with talented co-stars, as they typically inspire everyone to bring their A-games.
I remember the 1997 guilty pleasure serial killer thrillerSwitchback, which led you to believe that Leto was the serial killer, only to prove to be a red herring – but you stillbelievedthat hecouldbe the killer. And that’s because the actor has always had a dark side. I mean, Leto playedMark David Chapmanfor crying out loud, and his best feature credits areAmerican Psycho,Fight ClubandRequiem for a Dream, which speaks volumes.
Leto won an Oscar forDallas Buyers Cluband he recently starred in a pair of WB tentpoles –Suicide SquadandBlade Runner 2049. Leto next stars in Sony’s vampire movieMorbius, based on the Marvel comic book. He’s represented by WME, and his casting was first reported byVariety.
