Facinelli to star in a pair of movies

By Siewaun
Reference: Variety

Peter Facinelli "Twilight" has signed on Verdi-Corrente Productions' two movies - drama-comedy "Loosies" and biopic "Paz."

Michael Corrente ("American Buffalo," "Federal Hill") will direct both movies.

Facinelli, who wrote "Loosies," will be starring in the movie as a successful pickpocket in the New York subways living the outlaw lifestyle until confronted with an old one-night stand who informs him that she is pregnant with his child.

Movie "Paz," which is based on the life of boxer Vinnie Pazienza, will revolves on Pazienza's comeback from a near-fatal car accident that left him with a broken neck. Told by doctors he would never walk again, Pazienza trained in secret and was able to re-enter the ring.

Facinelli, will co-produce both movies with Chad A. Verdi.

Production is scheduled for mid-summer for "Loosies," while "Paz" is aimed for early next year start.