EXCLUSIVE:Malcolm McDowellis saddling up withJames Paxton,Bernadette PetersandLaura Maranofor Adam Rifkins WesternLast Train to Fortune.
The pic, which is produced by Michael P.J.
Frequent McDowell collaborator Lindsay Anderson was set to direct.
‘Last Train to Fortune’Greg Gorman
Sadly, Anderson passed away before production was to begin.
But just as pre-production was slated to begin, Paxton died unexpectedly.
In the years that followed, Rifkin, Wyman and McDowell grew closer to Bills actor son James.
Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters and Laura Marano.Getty Images
And James Paxton is a revelation.
McDowell adds, Peachtree is one of the most fun and satisfying characters Ive ever played.
Plus, the theme that were never too old or too young to change, is universal.
The story is sweet, funny and heartfelt.
Paxton says Excited to be working with a master like Malcolm McDowell, were having a blast.
Last Train to Fortunealso stars Mehdi Ajroudi, Lee Arenberg, Marshall Bell, and M.C.
It is financed by Future Artists Entertainment and Intention Forward Productions.
Rifkin previously helmed Burt Reynolds final filmThe Last Movie Star,as well asDetroit Rock CityandThe Dark Backward.
She won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1981 for Jonathan DemmesMelvin and Howard.
Peters is a two-time Tony, three-time Drama Desk Award winner and three-time Emmy nominee.
Paxtons credits includeMarvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,the seriesEyewitnessand the 2021 featureThe Cleaner.
Marano is the star of NetflixsThe Royal Treatment, The War With Grandpa, Saving ZoeandSuperbad.
She is known for starring in Disney ChannelsAustin & Ally.
McDowell is repped by Chris Roe Management.
Paxton is repped by UTA and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.
Peters is represented by WME.
Steenburgen is represented by Entertainment 360, UTA and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
