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Cases of mistaken identity never tend to lead anywhere good, since assuming someone else’s persona means that there’s someone being deceived who eventually is not going to be happy about it. The thriller Laroy, Texas presents such a situation with a suicidal man accidentally hired as a hitman and thrown into a mess that’s way over his head. Laced with dark comedy, this story puts a fresh spin on the crime genre.
I had the chance to speak with star John Magaro and director Shane Atkinson about working together, crafting the tone of this film, and achieving a memorable product that brings viewers in and keeps them engaged until the very end.
You can watch the video above, and read below for an official summary and where to watch.
Film summary:
Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve Zahn), he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.
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Laroy, Texas debuts in theaters and on demand on Friday, April 12th.