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Christina Ricci recently nominated for a Golden Globe Yellow Jacketsand Midnight Mass star Hamish Linklater to star in true crime documentary series Chop ShopThe story is set in the funeral business of the San Fernando Valley in the 1980s.
Inspired by the book of the same name by Cathy Braidhill, the series tells the chilling and twisted story of Lamb Funeral Home in 1980s Los Angeles. When Machiavellian David Sconce, the son of a Bible school football coach and a church organist, takes over the running of the family business, the seemingly all-American family begins its astonishing fall from saints to sinners. In an attempt to keep the funeral home afloat, Sconce devises a sinister new business strategy involving human harvesting and mass cremation. The screenplay paints a chilling portrait of the era's neon arrogance over greed, where insatiable ambition turns a former football star into a Southern California sociopath.
Linklater plays David Sconce Ricci will play a journalist inspired by Braidhill. Andy Bellin (Lovelace) I am writing.
Produced by Richie and Laura Listerstory, Ferrari) and Untitled Entertainment are co-producing the series, and the team is currently exploring possible director and showrunner candidates to complete the package.
Wednesday and monster Star Rich is currently in production on the third season of the hit Showtime series. Yellow JacketsThe show was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Linklater is currently producing The Second Season for Amazon. the boys Spin-off 5th Generationand will appear as Abraham Lincoln in the Apple TV+ series. ManhuntDirectorial debut Downton Owlwhich he co-directed with Lily Rabe, was recently released by Sony Pictures.
Berlin is best known for its movies LovelaceStarring Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard, trust He is currently working with Clive Owen and Catherine Keener. Other ongoing projects include Baccarat Machine SK Global starring Awkwafina Think about Aaron HBO Films is producing the untitled thriller starring Jared Leto with h.wood Media.
Producers Laura Lister and Michael Rosenberg of Untitled had this to say about the project: Chop Shop“When we first discovered this shocking tale of Los Angeles, we were intrigued by how stranger than fiction it truly is. Christina and Hamish are naturally drawn to complex, brave material and characters, and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to bring their magic to life in a show together. We're also excited to collaborate again with Andy Bellin, who shares our deep curiosity about complex human stories.”
Ricci is repped by Untitled Entertainment, CAA and Afifi Law. Linklater is repped by Untitled Entertainment and CAA. Bellin is repped by WME and The Gotham Group.
