GUN HILL is Written and Directed By Reggie Rock Bythewood
BET Networks announced today that it will begin production on a new original movie for television, GUN HILL, in New York City. The film stars seasoned actors Larenz Tate, Tawny Cypress and Aisha Hinds. The film’s title, a double entendre, as Gun Hill is actually a neighborhood in the North Bronx section of New York is a fast-paced, gritty cop drama which brings a fresh spin to the Cain and Abel saga set in New York City. The film’s director, Reggie “Rock” Bythewood grew up in the Bronx, New York City. Identical twins with little in common one is a cop, the other a con change in an instant as their lives become intertwined one fateful night when the cop is killed and the con assumes his identity. Acting veteran Tate lends his talentsto star in a dual role in GUN HILL. Tate’s acting background boasts credits from films such as “Ray,” “Crash,” “Love Jones,” “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” “Menace II Society” and most recently “Rescue Me.” Tawny Cypress (“Heroes,” “Rescue Me,” “Third Watch”) and Aisha Hinds (“True Blood,” “Hawthorne,” “Detroit 1-8-7”) also star in the film. GUN HILL is written, directed and executive produced by Reggie Rock Bythewood (“New York Undercover,” “Get on The Bus”, “Notorious”, “Biker Boyz”) and Don Kurt (“Justified,” “New York Undercover,” “Biker Boyz”) is the executive producer. Personal RCS shoutout to Reggie Rock!!!! Reggie and his wife Gina Prince-Bythewood (“Love and Basketball”, “Disappearing Acts”, “Secret Life of Bees”) continue to be dominant forces within the film industry. This power couple continues to ensure that movies about us and by us will be produced. Their continued success and socially-minded goals translates into African-Americans and other minorities having a voice both in front of and behind the camera in the film industry! I’ve known Reggie a long time and he is a consummate dedicated professional. Keep up the good work Reggie!!!
