PLANET OF THE APES AND VAN HELSING STAR ALEKS PAUNOVIC CAST IN SMITH BROTHERS’ SCI-FI THRILLER, “VOLITION”

Vancouver, B.C., May 2nd, 2017  —  Multi-talented actor Aleks Paunovic will play the role of a warm-hearted criminal in the Smith Brothers’ sci-fi thriller, VOLITION.  Paunovic’s heat is picking up, with his recent credits in War of the Planet of the Apes, Keanu Reeves’ Siberia, and his series regular run on SyFy’s Van Helsing. Paunovic’s previous credits also include series regular spots on Continuum, iZombie, The 100, and a turn in the highly anticipated Liam Neeson/Laura Dern starrer, Hard Powder.

Paunovic will join the impressive ensemble of Adrian Glynn McMorran (The Revenant, Arrow), Magda Apanowicz (Continuum, Caprica, Kyle XY), John Cassini (Se7en, The Game, Continuum), Frank Cassini (Good Fellas, Watchmen, The Bridge) and Bill Marchant (Chappie, Godzilla, Strange Empire).

Volition is directed by award-winning director, Tony Dean Smith, based on a screenplay written by Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith. It is a gritty sci-fi thriller, about a man, afflicted with clairvoyance, who tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own murder. The Smith Brothers have partnered with Paly Productions, Inc. to produce the film, with Principal Photography set for June 2017.

“Aleks has that rare combo of captivating presence, and raw, human vulnerability.  He’s a superb actor with the perfect instincts for the role,” says Tony Dean Smith, the film’s director, co-writer and co-producer. “The dynamic that Aleks brings to our team is immeasurable. We’re couldn’t be happier,” says Ryan W. Smith, the film’s co-writer and co-producer.

In connection with Volition, the Smith Brothers are releasing a series of semi-monthly webisodes, offering fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the film.  Fans are encouraged to visit the Smith Brothers Film Company Facebook page, www.volitionthemovie.com, Twitter or Instagram, for behind-the-scenes content and news.

SMITH BROTHERS FILM COMPANY

Smith Brothers Film Company is the creative partnership of Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith.  Tony is a filmmaker who has worked for Universal, CTV, Neill Blomkamp, and Syfy, among others.  Ryan is a screenwriter, who has worked for Disney, Netflix, YTV and Syfy, among others.  For more information, visit www.smithbrothersfc.com.

PALY PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Paly Productions, Inc. is a U.S.-based investment fund, focused on high-quality artistic projects for the world market.