Tom Sizemore
Brothers Tom and Aaron Sizemore who were born and raised in Detroit plan to film a thriller movie in their hometown, "An Honest Thief," according to CBS Detroit.
Tom Sizemore, who stars in the film, has been in such movies as "Heat" and "Saving Private Ryan."
CBS Detroit writes that the brothers want to capture the grittiness and flavor of their hometown in a thriller about three thieves attempt to steal a valuable baseball card collection from a Detroit pawnbroker. The cast includes Sally Kellerman (MASH), David Proval (The Sopranos), and Danny Trejo (Machete).
Eighty percent of the filming will be done in Detroit.
Tom Sizemore tells CBS Detroit:
Aaron and I grew up here, I’ve always felt a strong connection to Detroit, and my first job was working on the Boblo boat. We are going to shoot here and hire a Detroit crew to help us film. The film takes place in Detroit in the 1970s, and the movie is going to reflect the industrious, creative, and driven spirit Detroit has always had.
I lived in Utica for a while, but moved back to the city. I loved Detroit as a kid. Detroiters are hardworking and have a “never say die” quality about them. Both of my grandfathers worked in auto assembly plants – they worked hard, but they were gentlemen.
It was shocking when I came back to Detroit and saw the state of the city. I had heard the stories, but didn’t realize the gradual change in the city until I saw it firsthand. I know there are positive changes happening now. I did a movie with Aaron Paul [Breaking Bad] that was produced by Dan Gilbert’s brother. I know Dan is working hard to bring Detroit back.
Detroiters have a lot of pride. Detroit is full of great people. As an actor, I’ve traveled all over the world, and there is something special about the people of Detroit.
