Patrick Schwarzenegger Takes Dual Role for The Bookie
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- Patrick Schwarzenegger joins The Bookie & The Bruiser, starring opposite Vince Vaughn and Theo James.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger will portray twin brothers Augie and Bernard, with Augie a debt‑laden gambler whose actions drag the film’s protagonists into a Mafia‑Irish gang war, while Bernard is a respectable family man.
- S. Craig Zahler wrote and directs the film, which is set in 1959 New York City and follows a Jewish bookmaker (Theo James) and an Italian‑American enforcer (Vince Vaughn) who run an illicit gambling operation.
- Anthony Katagas (Oscar‑winning producer) will produce the film for Keep Your Head Productions, alongside Dave Caplan, Dan Bekerman, and Vince Vaughn.
- C2 Motion Picture Group is fully financing the project, while UTA Independent Film Group and Range Select arranged financing and represent North American distribution rights.
- Anton is handling international sales at the upcoming Cannes market.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger recently appeared in HBO’s The White Lotus, wrapped Florian Zeller’s Bunker, and will star in 20th Century Studios’ Beach Read adaptation opposite Phoebe Dynevor.
Why it matters: The casting of Patrick Schwarzenegger in a dual‑role adds a recognizable name to S. Craig Zahler’s period crime drama, potentially boosting its market appeal and helping secure financing from C2 Motion Picture Group and distribution deals with UTA Independent Film Group and Range Select.
