Lucky Weekend Kevin Alves Unveils Heist Film
Spot Lucky Weekend Kevin Alves in this exciting first look image. The film is the feature directorial debut for the Yellowjackets star. It centers on a chaotic mission to reclaim a stolen lottery ticket. The coming-of-age heist must be completed before Monday morning. Director Alves says the story is ultimately about friendship. He describes how bonds form quickly and offer salvation.
A Chaotic Race Against Time
The plot follows the main character, Gabe (Alves). He discovers his best friend stole his winning lottery ticket. Gabe quickly assembles a crew for a weekend mission. This intentional weekend focus reflects quick-forming bonds. Alves compared the relationships to kids at a park. They become best friends and ready to go to battle quickly. The director wants audiences to feel part of the group.
Ensemble Cast Features Rising Stars
The film showcases a talented ensemble cast. Alves’ Yellowjackets co-star Alexa Barajas is featured. Jessica Clement from Gen V also appears in a key role. Furthermore, the cast includes newcomer Clarice Wood. Other stars include Jesse Camacho and Agape Mngomezulu. John Daniel and Luke Hutchie round out the main cast. Consequently, the film promises strong on-screen chemistry.
Production Details and Festival Plans
Alves produced the independent heist feature through his company, 31 Twelve Films. Julian Smither and Alexa Barajas served as producers. Currently, Lucky Weekend is wrapping up post-production work. They are gearing up for a $2026$ festival run. A general release will follow the festival tour. Alves is also preparing to shoot the final season of Yellowjackets. You can learn more about his acting career on the Showtime series page
About the Director and Producer
Kevin Alves is a Canadian-Brazilian actor. He achieved world-class status in figure skating earlier in his life. He began his acting career in his teenage years. Alves previously recurred on Shadowhunters and Locke & Key. This new film marks an exciting new chapter for Lucky Weekend Kevin Alves. For news on other upcoming projects, see our Coming Soon Film Guide
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