'Echo Boomers': Meet Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer and rest of the cast of crime drama
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Michael Shannon's upcoming movie 'Echo Boomers' is based on a true story about five college graduates who decide to deal with the unfair economy in their own way by playing modern-day Robin Hoods and robbing the rich.
Packing a star cast, 'Echo Boomers' will be available to watch in theaters and will be available digitally and on-demand from Friday, November 13, 2020. But before that, meet the cast.
Patrick Schwarzenegger as Lance Zutterland
When discussing his upcoming role in an interview, Schwarzenegger said, "First off, I just want to say it's been a dream of mine to work with Michael Shannon. To play opposite such an acclaimed actor was a dream come true. This movie is actually extremely prevalent today, and I think it's really a fast-paced, fun movie with exciting twists. I'm excited for people to watch!"
He is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. Via his mother's side of the family, Schwarzenegger is related to the Kennedy family; he is a grand-nephew of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, as well as U.S. senators Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy and a second cousin of Representative Joe Kennedy III.
Michael Shannon as Mel Donnelly
Shannon requires no introduction. For his performance in 'Revolutionary Road' and 'Nocturnal Animals', he has been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He earned Screen Actors Guild Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his work in '99 Homes', and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'Long Day's Journey into Night'.
The actor is also known for his work on 'Shotgun Stories', 'Take Shelter', 'Mud', 'Midnight Special', and 'Loving'. He is also known for his performance as Nelson Van Alden in HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire', a role for which he was nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Alex Pettyfer as Ellis Beck
Pettyfer played the teenage MI6 spy Alex Rider in the film 'Stormbreaker', based on the novel by Anthony Horowitz. He was one of 500 children who auditioned for the role. This role brought him a lot of fame as media reports specified that the film was expected to make Pettyfer a "teen idol". He is also known for playing Jerry Schilling in 'Elvis & Nixon', Thomas Westfall in 'The Butler', David Elliot in 'Endless Love', Stephen Underwood in 'The Last Witness'.
Lesley Ann Warren as Author
The American actress and singer is best known for playing the titular role in the television musical production of 'Cinderella'. Starring in Disney musical films 'The Happiest Millionaire' and 'The One and Only', 'Genuine', 'Original Family Band' brought her a lot of acclaims. She received a Golden Globe nomination for playing Dana Lambert in the CBS drama series 'Mission: Impossible' during the '70s. In 1978, she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the NBC miniseries Harold Robbins' '79 Park Avenue'.
Hayley Law as Allie Tucker
Law is best known for her portrayal of Valerie Brown in The CW's 'Riverdale' and Lizzie Elliot in the Netflix science fiction series, 'Altered Carbon'.