Paramount Acquires World Rights To Thriller ‘Depravity’ Starring Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Taylor John Smith, Sasha Luss & Dermot Mulroney

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to movie Depravity (previously known as Sic), the directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy who also wrote the script.

The thriller stars actress and singer Victoria Justice (The Tutor), model and actress Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), Sasha Luss (Anna) and Dermot Mulroney (Hanna).

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Pic follows three residents of an old apartment building who suspect their creepy neighbor is a serial killer and after acting on their suspicions, stumble upon an art heist worth millions.

The project marks model Ross’s first ever movie after recently making her screen debut in HBO Max series Irma Vep.

Tamasy produced the film alongside Dorothy Aufiero, Jordan Gertner, Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, and Gary A. Hirsch.

Sejin Croninger negotiated the deal on behalf of Paramount Global Content Distribution with producers Clayton and Gertner.

The project was shot at Baang Rig Studios in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country standing in for the U.S. We’re told backing comes from Thai sources and a U.S. company which wasn’t disclosed.

Tamasy previously worked with his producing partner Aufiero on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours.

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