Corey Haim may be hoping for a comeback with his latest movie, one of his first top billings after years of struggling with addiction.
But American Sunset may be a bigger boost to a local rising star.
Angela Cullins, the thriller’s leading lady, hails from Hartland. She said the film gave her a rare opportunity.
“I was thrilled when I read (the script) and found out who I was working with, because not much is offered to Canadian talent in regard to female leads,” Cullins said.
“We get the leftovers because people just don’t give new talent a chance. There’s not an opportunity to excel and grow here without projects like this coming to our area.”
Jackie Giroux, American Sunset’s writer and producer, said she wanted to come back to Fredericton after shooting her last film, Blue Seduction, here in October. She said she wanted to take advantage of the scenery, crew members and extras the area has to offer.
Giroux said she especially wanted another chance to work with Cullins, who auditioned for a role opposite Billy Zane in Blue Seduction, but was passed over because the director felt she was too pretty for the part.
“The first time she walked in, I thought she was Charlize Theron. I’d never seen … READ MORE
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