Alec Roth is getting ready to make his big directorial debut in Hollywood, and he is already off to a great start with an exciting ensemble. The star of his upcoming film, Billy Knight, is none other than the legendary Al Pacino. But Roth has also brought in two fresh faces, Charlie Heaton and Diana Silvers, to lead in this indie drama. Both stars have recently made a name for themselves as some of the most promising young talents in the industry. And now they are about the share the screen with a nine-time Oscar-nominated actor.

Before sharing the screen with Al Pacino, however, Heaton and Silvers are already earning high praise from their director, Alec Roth.

In a recent exclusive interview with Essentially Sports, Alec Roth opened up about his upcoming indie project and the impressive team he is working with. He could not say enough good things about Charlie Heaton and Diana Silvers. In Billy Knight, the two play Alex and Emily, two graduate students with big dreams of learning the art of filmmaking and breaking into the industry. Their performances, Roth shared, have been nothing short of "incredible".

Even Josh Clayton, co-founder of Firebrand Media, the production company behind the project, gave a shoutout to the cast, calling them “pretty powerful”. While Roth spoke highly of the younger stars, he also shared his deep respect and admiration for Al Pacino. Roth commended the veteran actor’s work ethic and his passion for his craft. Apart from these three cast members, another name that is drawing a lot of attention is Patrick Schwarzenegger, whose behind-the-scenes photos from the set have made everyone curious. 

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This project could be a game-changer for all four cast members, but it is especially meaningful for Heaton, Silvers, and Schwarzenegger, as they continue to prove their talent and establish themselves in Hollywood. 

Al Pacino's three younger co-stars are not quite A-list leading actors just yet. Charlie Heaton has not really broken free from the Stranger Things phenomenon, while Patrick Schwarzenegger is only starting to make a name for himself as a serious actor after a series of forgettable heartthrob roles in mediocre teen movies. As for Diana Silvers, while she has received her fair share of positive reviews, her filmography is still pretty small.

Silvers' acting credits are mostly made up of supporting roles in a handful of notable films. Therefore, Billy Knight could be especially crucial for these rising actors. But, it remains to be seen whether the Alec Roth project will be a game-changer for Silvers, Heaton, and Schwarzenegger or just be another blip on the radar.

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