Marked Men: Rule + Shaw is an upcoming American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Sharon Soboil. It is an adaptation of Jay Crownover's 2012 novel Rule, part of the Marked Men series. The film stars Chase Stokes as Rule Archer, a rebellious tattoo artist, and Sydney Taylor as Shaw Landon, a pre-med student from an affluent family. The supporting cast includes Alexander Ludwig, Ella Balinska, and Natalie Alyn Lind. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on January 22, 2025.[1]
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| Directed by | Nick Cassavetes |
| Written by | Sharon Soboil |
| Based on | Rule by Jay Crownover |
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| Cinematography | Kenji Katori |
| Edited by | Jim Flynn |
| Music by | George Kallis |
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| Distributed by | Voltage Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editShaw Landon has harbored feelings for Rule Archer since she first met him. Despite their close friendship, Rule has always viewed Shaw as a family friend, unaware of her deeper emotions. As a pre-med student from a wealthy background, Shaw's life contrasts sharply with Rule's world as a fiery-tempered tattoo artist. A night of unexpected intimacy forces them to confront their true feelings and navigate the complexities of their differing backgrounds and family expectations.[2]
Cast
edit- Chase Stokes as Rule Archer
- Sydney Taylor as Shaw Landon
- Alexander Ludwig as Rome Archer
- Ella Balinska as Ayden Cross
- Natalie Alyn Lind as Cora Lewis
- Evan Mock as Jet Teller
- Matthew Noszka as Nash Donavan
- Hannah Kepple as Loren
- Paul Johansson as Dale Archer
- Daisy Jelley as Sierra
- Tonya Cornelisse as Madelyn Archer
- Inanna Sarkis as Jordynn
Production
editIn November 2024, it was announced that Nick Cassavetes would direct Marked Men: Rule + Shaw, with Sharon Soboil adapting the screenplay from Jay Crownover's novel. The film's score is composed by George Kallis.[3]
Release
editMarked Men: Rule + Shaw is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on January 22, 2025.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Chase Stokes Plays a Sexy Tattoo Artist in Trailer for "Marked Men", from Director of "The Notebook" (Exclusive)". People. December 1, 2024.
- ^ "Marked Men: Rule + Shaw". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "George Kallis Scoring Nick Cassavetes' 'Marked Men: Rule + Shaw'". Film Music Reporter. November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Marked Men: Rule & Shaw Movie". Movie Insider.