Michael Chiklis Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Culinary Thriller ‘Tyrant’
Michael Chiklis has joined the cast of 'Tyrant', a culinary thriller produced by Amazon MGM Studios. The film, which is currently in production in Los Angeles, features a star-studded lineup including Charlize Theron and Julia Garner. Chiklis is known for his roles in 'The Shield' and the 'Fantastic Four' films.
- ▪Michael Chiklis has inked a deal to join 'Tyrant', a culinary thriller for Amazon MGM Studios.
- ▪The film is currently in production in Los Angeles and is set within New York City's elite fine dining scene.
- ▪Chiklis is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, best known for his role in FX’s 'The Shield'.
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Michael Chiklis Christian Witkin Inc EXCLUSIVE: Michael Chiklis has inked a deal to join Tyrant, David Weil’s culinary thriller for Amazon MGM Studios, led by Charlize Theron, Julia Garner and Demi Moore. No word yet on the role to be played by Chiklis. Currently in production in Los Angeles, Tyrant is billed as a high-stakes thriller in the vein of Wall Street and Whiplash set within New York City’s elite fine dining scene. Weil is working from his own script, based on a story conceived with Cody Behan, with Paapa Essiedu, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo and Nara Smith also set to star.
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