Deadline is exclusively reporting that Justin Hartley will be starring alongside Y’Ian Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Lex Scott Davis and Shamier Anderson in thriller A Lot Of Nothing, which is currently shooting in Los Angeles.

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Described as a dark comedy-thriller, things spiral out of control when a married couple living in a LA suburb are compelled to take dangerous actions when they discover their next-door neighbour is the police officer that just murdered an unarmed motorist.

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Justin Hartley (whose credits include This Is Us and The Hunt) will be playing the next-door neighbour.

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Mo McRae, who is directing and making his directorial debut, released a statement saying:

Throughout the course of my entire life movies have had an undeniable impact on not just my POV of the world but also the way I view myself. I believe this film provides me an opportunity to present a very unique lens for people to look at themselves as individuals and society as a whole. I am excited for the chance to explore many of the themes that plague our communities and homes in a way that gives us permission to laugh at ourselves, cry, be angry, and hopefully become liberated in the process. Our team of talented and brave collaborators have committed their all to delivering something unapologetically unique, truthful, and bold as F*c#!

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Inny Clemons, who is serving as producer on the project, added:

Justin is delivering an unbelievably powerful performance in our film. I applaud him for his courage and commitment in taking on this role. Justin is embracing the challenge head on from day one and never flinches. I can’t wait for the world to see his riveting performance.

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Mo McRae co-wrote the screenplay with Sarah Kelly Kaplan. McRae is also producing alongside Clemons and Jason Tamasco. Kim Hodgert, David Oyelowo and Zak Kristofek serve as executive producers. CAA Media Finance are handling world sales rights for the film.