BLacklight, Dark Star Set Wes Miller’s Courtroom Thriller ‘Wildcards’ for Theatrical Tour With Post-Screening Talks

BLacklight and Dark Star Pictures have teamed for the nationwide theatrical release of “Wildcards,” creating a unique theatrical experience that the creatives behind the film hope will spark conversation, community discourse and, of course, box office.The latest feature from writer-director Wes Miller (“Black Heat,” “Call Her King”), “Wildcards” follows the trial of Theodore Sterling, a privileged young man accused of sexually assaulting a young Black woman. As jurors from different backgrounds clash over the evidence, tensions escalate between determined state prosecutor James Jones and veteran defense attorney Greg Sims. The case takes a turn with the arrival of a mysterious “wildcard” witness who claims to know the truth about the night in question. Her connection to the accused raises unsettling questions of bias, credibility and justice.BLacklight and Dark Star Pictures are using the Aug. 27 release date to reimagine a theatrical rollout by pairing a screening in select markets with a moderated discussion featuring members of the cast and creative team, and in some cities, local community leaders, artists and cultural voices.Each tour stop is designed to be a shared cultural event, with organizers calling it an “evening of storytelling, reflection and audience engagement that extends beyond the final credits.”The film’s ensemble cast includes Leon, Elise Neal, Aries Spears, Stakiah Lynn Washington, Crew Morrow, Courtney Grace, Samantha Walkes and Robert Catrini.“I’m excited to bring this film and share the stellar performances of the cast. ‘Wildcards’ represents everything I’m passionate about as a filmmaker — creating authentic and meaningful genre entertainment for the culture,” said Miller. “For me, this theatrical tour is about taking that directly to our communities, city-by-city, and creating the kind of theatrical experience that reminds people why cinema matters.”Producer Andrew van den Houten added: “We are thrilled to continue BLacklight’s distribution partnership with Dark Star Pictures. As BLacklight’s reach expands, bringing writer/director Wes Miller, Leon, and other special guests to national event screenings allows us to deliver a celebratory, unforgettable cinematic experience while connecting deeply with our growing audience.”