Cavalero’s role and co-stars in biopic revealed

In the biopic, Cavalero will play James “Shortdog” Maloney.

The film also stars Ben Foster, Merritt Weaver, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Katy O’Brian and Chad L. Colman in key roles.

This project follows Cavalero’s recent debut at the SXSW Film Festival Cold wallet where he played “Dom” alongside Raul Castillo and Melonie Diaz under the direction of Cutter Hodierne.

Production and distribution details

The untitled biopic is produced by Kerry Kohansky-Roberts for Anonymous Content, Michod for Yoki, Inc., Justin Lothrop and Brent Boots for Votiv, Sweeney for Fifty-Fifty Films and Teddy Schwarzman for Black Bear.

This is the second collaboration between Sweeney and Black Bear following their recent success with horror films Immaculate which grossed $28.4 million worldwide.