Terrence Howard and Patrick Wilson Cast in New Film, 'The Ledge'

According to "The Hollywood Reporter," Tony nominee Patrick Wilson and Broadway actor Terrence Howard will star in the new suspense film "The Ledge." The film, written and directed by Matthew Chapman, will also star Liv Tyler and Charlie Hunnam.

"The Ledge" will tell the story of a man (played by Hunnam) who is threating to jump from a high-rise ledge by noon, and the policeman (played by Howard) who is attempting to control The Situation.

The film began shooting Monday in Louisiana and is being produced by Michael Mailer and Mark Damon. The executive producers for the project include Howard, Moshe Diamant, Bobby Rranghelov, and Tamara Stuparich De La Barra.

"The Hollywood Reporter" quoted Chapman as saying, "The Ledge' examines the different and sometimes dangerous beliefs people adopt as a means of surviving emotional trauma."

Mailer added, ""As more and more films succumb to the visual wizardry of 3D, 'The Ledge' explores the fourth dimension: the interior life of tortured souls hovering over the precipice of emotional nullity. This film is the reason why I became an independent filmmaker and why I continue to suffer in the trenches of independent filmmaking."

Terrence Howard first appeared on Broadway in the CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF revival in 2008. He played the role of Brick. Howard was nominated for an Oscar for his work in "Hustle and Flow."

Patrick Wilson has received 2 Tony Award Nominations, one for THE FULL MONTY and one for OKLAHOMA! His most recent Broadway appearance was in ALL MY SONS. He has also receive an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for HBO's adaptation of ANGELS IN AMERICA and also starred in the recent film adaptation of WATCHMEN.

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