Excited to share the teaser for DARK HONOR!
GRATITUDE FOR DARK HONOR TEAM
As word spreads about the Image Comics release of DARK HONOR, I want to express my deep thanks to co-creator K.S. Bruce, writer Ethan Sacks, the All Star artists Fico Ossio, (issues 1 and 2 and ALL covers) David Messina, (Issue 3) Gabriel Guzman (Issue 4) and Jamal Igle (Issue 5), and of course the brilliant colorist and letterer Raciel Avila and JAME. Your super talents brought this story and world to life, not only as envisioned, but better than we imagined. And a ton of gratitude to Chris Ryall at Image imprint Syzygy Comics, for the opportunity and for providing constant guidance, editorial expertise, and support.
In a media landscape where a press release can’t capture all the appreciation that we creators have for the team, I just wanted to state it for the record.
I also appreciate the great things said about the project, that didn’t make it into the brief press release, so will share them here:
"Visually, bringing this world to life was a blast. The mix of grounded grit and a take on world events that gave me so much to play with.
I hope readers get swept up in the mystery, the action, and the emotional stakes. This book delivers something fresh and a great story that dives in a time that has certainly marked a lot of generations" - FICO OSSIO
“I couldn't help but be a part of this action crime story with strong, independent female characters and set in one of my favorite cities, during the period of COVID-19 that has marked so much of our modern history. Being part of such an outstanding team of artists was an incredible commitment that required me to give the best of the best. - DAVID MESSINA
"If you know me, you know I don't pick projects lightly. I love unusual ideas and fun stories. When the team invited me to join the Dark Honor team, I jumped at the chance to do a grounded crime story set in my hometown. It was something I hadn't the opportunity to tackle yet. I hope readers become fully invested in this gripping drama." - JAMAL IGLE
I will add one more quote:
“K.S. Bruce and I could not have made Dark Honor without such an amazing team!” - BRIAN DECUBELLIS
DARK HONOR ANNOUNCED
Cover by Fico Ossio
I'm so excited that comicbook.com broke the news that DARK HONOR, the comic book mini-series I've had the good fortune to co-create, is coming to comic book stores near you on May 28th! Yes, we are talking about actual physical, printed comic books that you hold in your hand. 1 issue per month for 5 months. This was a whole new art form for me to play in, and co-creator K.S. Bruce and I were beyond lucky to collaborate with such Marvel and DC world-class talent as writer Ethan Sacks, and artists Fico Ossio, David Messina, Gabriel Guzman, and Jamal Igle, colorist Raciel Avila and Letterer JAME! All while working with Syzygy Comic's Chris Ryall, and the great Image Comics publishing!
We are in the window for the next few weeks when stores across the country and in English language countries around the world are considering ordering copies for their inventory. If you reach out to your local comic book shop and ask them to reserve you a copy, it not only ensures there's one there for you at the register on release day, but it brings awareness to the store that there is a demand, and will encourage them to order more copies for their shelves. I appreciate all the support and am so grateful to the team to have DARK HONOR coming out in the world!
SINS OF THE SOUTH
Happy to announce the premiere of the new true crime show SINS OF THE SOUTH on Oxygen! Proud to be the Showrunner of this 12 episode series and get to work with the talented teams at ITV America, Good Caper, Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Oxygen! More on it here in an interview I did for TV Insider.
I'M RECOMMENDING THIS FILM TO EVERYONE
Check out the documentary INSIDE SCOFIELD by Joerg Steineck about jazz legend John Scofield. Was happy to chat with them both about it.
My conversation with John Scofield and filmmaker Joerg Steineck.
HULU LEGS
While Trust has been released internationally on Netflix, here in the U.S. I’m so happy to see it at home on HULU. Released on June 10, 2021, over a year later it’s still an audience favorite. This week it was on the Hulu homepage, first in “Suspenseful Movies”, also promoted in that category on the main MOVIES page, while simultaneously still in the POPULAR section of Romance Movies. Thanks to all for the continued Hulu legs!
TRUST TOP 10 NETFLIX WORLDWIDE!
So excited to share that TRUST is in the top 10 on Netflix worldwide in over 20 countries! Congrats to whole Trust team! I wouldn’t call it an erotic thriller, but still.
HAPPY NEW YEAR NEW YORK HOMICIDE
Wishing you all health and happiness in 2022. Despite all the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, I'm full of gratitude for so many wonderful things. Also full of optimism for a new year full of new adventures.
So proud to have the opportunity to be the Showrunner on this new Oxygen series New York Homicide which premiered New Years Day. New episodes every Saturday night at 9pm EST. Shout out to the great team and friends at ITV America!
Is TRUST a Christmas Movie?
To all my friends who have yet to see our movie TRUST, you waited til the perfect time of year! If Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, neither is TRUST, though it's set in this very season. It's been in Hulu's Most Popular or Most Liked Romance movies since it's June 10th premiere. Don't have Hulu? Watch on Amazon or Apple TV. 4 out 5 stars on Amazon with over 600 reviews. Please let me know what you think with a comment on Rotten Tomatoes! Maybe it actually IS a Christmas movie! You decide!
RIFF AND BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE SCREENING AND Q&A
A big thanks to friends Kat McNamara, Matt Daddario and Ronny Chieng, for joining in the TRUST Q&A fun at the special screening. And thanks to all those who came out to the Bedford Playhouse. Was great to be in such a beautiful theater and see TRUST with you all on the big screen. Thanks to RIFF for co-presenting the great evening.
TRUST IN HULU POPULAR ROMANCE MOVIES
SO fun to see that TRUST has been in the most Popular Romance movies on HULU for the last 3 weeks!
TRUST - EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES!
Feels like a lot of interviews have asked when I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker, and what drew me to it. I always find the question funny, because I don’t remember a time where I didn’t want to be filmmaker. And I have no idea what drew me to it, other than I was captivated by the movie magic. As you can see in these behind the scenes, the fun is all in getting to work with amazing actors like Victoria Justice, Matthew Daddario, Kat McNamara, Lucien Laviscount, Ronny Chieng, Lindsey Broad and a team of wonderful producers and craftspeople to put it on the screen.
DATE NIGHT MOVIES
Inside Hook asked for my top 5 Date Night Movie recommendations. That was fun.
Watch TRUST NOW
So excited for the release of the film this weekend. Thanks to the team at Vertical Entertainment for bringing TRUST to over 100 millions homes in North America and the UK!
