Actor Cory Hardrict Stars in New Crime Thriller “Die Like a Man,” New Trailer Released Today
Actor and producer Cory Hardrict stars in the new crime thriller, Die Like a Man. The trailer for the film, written and directed by Eric Nazarian, was released today and the film will be available digitally on Friday, April 25th via Gravitas Ventures. The film will also have an exclusive limited Los Angeles theatrical run from April 18th-April 24th at the celebrated film venue, the Secret Movie Club. Die Like A Man is available for pre-order on iTunes HERE.
The “gripping and powerful” (Scott Mantz, KTLA) film is a coming-of-age story following Freddy, a 17-year-old LA Westsider who is given a gun and asked to prove himself to a charismatic gangster he idolizes (played by Hardrict).
Die Like A Man features a dynamic cast: Powerhouse actor Cory Hardrict (Tyler Perry’s Divorce in Black, The Chi) commands the screen as “Solo,” a ruthless and enigmatic father figure whose presence looms large over Freddy’s fate. Miguel Angel Garcia (The Long Game) delivers a gripping performance as “Freddy,” a conflicted teenager torn between loyalty and survival in a world that demands brutality. Mariel Molino (CBS’ NCIS: Origins) is the love interest “Luna,” whose own struggles intertwine with Freddy’s journey. The trio brings a raw intensity to this high-stakes narrative of crime, redemption, and fight for identity.
The film was inspired by Nazarian’s experience as an Armenian immigrant in Los Angeles’ northeast working-class community, where he was exposed to its street culture. The film is a story of doomed codes of machismo culture that has spiraled into worsening gun violence. The production also proudly partnered with national non-profit and advocacy groups Everytown for Gun Safety Support, Pico Youth and Family Center (PYFC) and Homeboy Industries.
Die Like A Man was written and directed by Nazarian and produced by Confluential Films, Voyagers Pictures, Mucho Mas Media, 222 Pictures and Showdown Productions. The film’s producers are Tommy Oliver, Eric Nazarian, Cory Hardrict, Javier Chapa, Sean Burke. Rodrigo Garcia, Kirstin Winkler, Theo Dumont, Steven Adams and John Ierardi proudly serve as executive producers.
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Cory Hardrict, born in Chicago, began his acting career in the Oprah Winfrey film “There Are No Children Here.” Moving to Los Angeles with just $75, he landed roles in films like “Never Been Kissed,” “Gran Torino,” “Battle: Los Angeles,” “Warm Bodies,” “Transcendence,” “American Sniper,” “Brotherly Love,” “Spectral,” and “The Outpost,” which he also executive produced. Hardrict also appeared in Nicki Minaj’s music video, “Do We Have A Problem?,” featuring Lil Baby, which became a #2 hit single on the Billboard 100 chart. Currently, he stars in Showtime’s “The Chi” and recently wrapped the CW’s third season of “All American: Homecoming.” Hardrict also launched his production company, Hardcor Films, with its first project set for Summer 2025, and stars in Amazon Prime’s “Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black,” alongside Meagan Good, directed by Tyler Perry for Amazon Studios. The film drove more U.S. Amazon Prime video subscriptions than any other Amazon movie and was the #1 film worldwide on Prime. Hardrict lives in Los Angeles and is a father of two children.
