William H. Macy Joins 'Spartan' Thriller

[Thursday, March 6th, 2003]
William H. Macy and Derek Luke are to star in Franchise Pictures' political thriller Spartan, according to Hollywood Reporter. David Mamet will write and direct the project with Art Linson to produce. Production is scheduled to begin April 15 in Los Angeles.

'Spartan' follows Scott (Val Kilmer), who is asked to investigate the kidnapping of the president's daughter. Luke will star as Anton, a would-be Secret Service agent, while Macy plays Stoddard, the right-hand man to Burch, the man who is leading the investigation of the kidnapped girl. The Burch character has yet to be cast.

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