Zachary Quinto and Jacob Elordi to Star in True Crime Thriller ‘He Went That Way’
Film is based on the true story of an animal handler and his TV chimp’s encounter with a serial killer in the ’60s
Brian Welk | June 2, 2021 @ 8:54 AM
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“Star Trek” star Zachary Quinto and “Euphoria” actor Jacob Elordi will star together in “He Went That Way,” a road trip crime thriller that’s set in the ’60s and is based on a true story.
Jeffrey Darling, a commercial director, will make his feature film directorial debut, and Mister Smith Entertainment is handling worldwide sales of the film to buyers at the Cannes Film Market.
The 23-year-old
Star Trek actor will co-star in a road-trip crime-themed thriller called
He Went That Way, Deadline reported.
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Here’s a plot summary: “Set in 1964, the movie is based on the strange but true crime story of celebrity animal trainer Dave Pitts and his famous TV chimp, Spanky, centerpiece of the traveling extravaganza The Ice Capades, and his fateful three-day encounter with the serial killer Larry Lee Ranes.”
Zachary will play the character Jim Goodwin, based on Dave Pitts.
Jacob will play serial killer Bobby Falls, based on Larry Lee Ranes.
The story is inspired by
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