Josh Bowman has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller Live 2 Die, starring alongside Mariela Garriga, Ron Perlman, Esai Morales and Orlando Jones. The expanding ensemble also includes Jesse Kove, Alyshia Osche, Maurice Compte, Alejandro De Hoyos, Tetiana Dar, Jose “Conejo” Martin, Guillermo Zapata and Christian Madsen, as production continues on the independent crime thriller.
Bowman will play a hardened LAPD detective investigating a series of missing persons cases that ultimately leads him to a vast organ-harvesting operation protected by powerful figures. According to early details about the project, the investigation also brings together a doctor and an investigative journalist as they uncover links to organised crime and systemic corruption.
Live 2 Die is directed by Victor Rios, who also serves as a producer through his production company. The screenplay is written by Jason Zimmatore, based on a story by Daniel Hayes.
Speaking about the production, producer Jasmin Espada praised Rios’ dedication to the project, describing his “courage and sheer determination” as a daily inspiration. She also highlighted his collaboration with cinematographer Gabriel Beristain, saying their work together creates “a fresh addition to the film noir genre.”
Beristain brings decades of experience behind the camera, with credits including Blade II, Coach Carter, Constantine and Mama. His involvement adds considerable technical pedigree to the production and aligns with the noir-inspired visual style the filmmakers are aiming to achieve.
Bowman is best known for starring in ABC’s Revenge and will next appear in Little Audrey and Starstruck. Garriga recently portrayed Marie opposite Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, while her other credits include Bloodline, Nightmare Cinema and the Paramount+ series Bosé.
Ron Perlman was most recently seen in Apple TV+’s Cape Fear and has also joined upcoming projects including Angels in Darkness, Lies We Follow and the third season of Prime Video’s Cross. Esai Morales recently reprised his role as Gabriel in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Orlando Jones is widely recognised for his performances in American Gods, Sleepy Hollow and as one of the original cast members of MADtv.
The supporting cast also features Jesse Kove, known for Cobra Kai and On Wings of Eagles, and Christian Madsen, whose credits include Palo Alto and Divergent. Both actors continue the careers established within their well-known Hollywood families while building distinct filmographies of their own.
With principal casting continuing to expand, Live 2 Die is assembling an experienced ensemble around a crime thriller that blends investigative drama with noir influences. While no release date has been announced, the project adds to a growing slate of independent thrillers exploring organised crime and human trafficking, positioning it as one to watch as production moves forward.
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