(Photo: The stars of the film Final Wager, Trevor Penick, Michael Madsen and Tom Arnold)
Final Wager is a dark comedy feature film that will run exclusively on Vudu starting May 7, 2024. Thereafter in June, audiences will also be able to stream the project on Amazon, ITunes, Comcast, DirecTV, and more.
The film is the second feature directed by Kenny Yates. His last film, ReBroken, went on to win Best Picture and Best Actor at the Playhouse West Film Festival. Yates has pulled together an impressive plethora of talent for this project. Lead protagonist Scott Hamm Duenas is both an award-winning actor and head of an indie film production company, now in its seventh year. The female lead, Fernanda Romero, has been a staple on Spanish language TV for several years. Alongside Scott on camera is Michael Madsen, whose legendary career in acting has spanned over forty-two years. Looking towards the supporting cast, actor Trevor Penick is making his on screen debut here. Most will remember him from the boy band, O-Town. Lastly, audiences will get a good glimpse at actor and comedian, Tom Arnold, who never leaves one without a laugh.
Asto the premise of Final Wager, a former sports gambling addict, Chance, needs $60,000 to save his mother from a nursing home eviction. So, he falls back into his old habits; only to learn he has never lost a bet on Christmas. Is this the Christmas miracle he has been waiting for, or just an addict who cannot control himself?
Film Trailer: https://vimeo.com/904991980/c809c6ce84
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20918380/
