The new film FREAKY TALES opens in theaters on April 4. Written and directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, the film Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, and a special participation of Tom Hanks.

I had the opportunity to talk to the writers & directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck about the inspiration, the casting process, challenges, and more.

More about the film

Set in 1987 Oakland, FREAKY TALES is a multi-track mixtape of colorful characters – an NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teen punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector – on a collision course in a fever dream of showdowns and battles. Executive produced by hip-hop pioneer Too $hort, and featuring an all-star ensemble including Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks, this pulpy blend of explosive action, edgy humor, gory kills, and sly twists and turns makes for one wild ride.

The film stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud, and Tom Hanks. Executive Produced by: Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, Charles D. King, James Lopez, Justin Bursch, Victor Moyers, Todd Anthony Shaw, David Weintraub.