Title : Belly Of The Beast: An Unlikely Friendship Meets Its Unthinkable End

Title:

Belly Of The Beast

Type:

Feature Film

Content Rating:

05-16-24 ê

Production Company:

VILLAGE ROADSHOW PICTURES

vreghr@vreg.com 310-385-4300 Status:

Active Development

Location:

New York

Producer:

Tristan Tuckfield – Jillian Apfelbaum – Alison Rosenzweig – Michael Gaeta – Nic Gordon – Claudine Farrell – Nic Gordon

Writer:

Andrew Haigh – Alexis C. Jolly

Director:

Andrew Haigh

Cast:

Colin Farrell – Ben Stiller

Description:

The timely and true story of the unlikely friendship between notorious literary titan Norman Mailer (Stiller) and his protégé, Jack Henry Abbott (Farrell). Bolstered by Mailer’s mentorship, Abbott is paroled after nearly a decade in prison; he gains instant popularity among the literary elite but struggles with life on the outside. When Mailer, creatively frustrated and envious of Jack’s rising star, turns his back on his infamous protégé, Jack spirals – committing an unforgivable act of violence in a New York City diner just six weeks after his release.

A Tale of Literature, Freedom and Betrayal: ‘Belly Of The Beast’

Venturing into the intricate web of literature and human connection, upcoming production ‘Belly Of The Beast’ presents viewers with a riveting tale of an unlikely friendship, intense mentorship, and an unexpected turn of events. The film is a labor of love from Village Roadshow Pictures, in active development in the heart of New York.

The narrative is cast into motion with the infamous Norman Mailer, a renowned literary titan portrayed by the versatile Ben Stiller. He forms a unique bond with his protégé, Jack Henry Abbott, brought to life by the talented Colin Farrell. Abbott’s story is one of redemption and tragedy, paroled after nearly a decade behind bars and finding fleeting popularity among the literary elites, only to fumble with the harsh realities of freedom.

Mailer’s role as a mentor propels Abbott into the glamorous world of literature. However, when Mailer distances himself from Abbott due to creative frustration and dubious envy, his protégé descends into desperation. The climax of this gripping tale unravels in a New York City diner, with Abbott succumbing to an act of condemnable violence, merely six weeks post his release.

Helmed by acclaimed writer-director Andrew Haigh, with a power-packed production team including Tristan Tuckfield, Jillian Apfelbaum, Alison Rosenzweig, Michael Gaeta, Nic Gordon, and Claudine Farrell among others, ‘Belly Of The Beast’ promises to be an intense exploration of literary ambitions and the looming shadow of one’s past. Poised to set the film circuit abuzz, this production is one to watch out for.