Washington, Feb. 8 -- Actor Ernie Hudson has joined the cast of the upcoming indie drama 'Hal', where he will star alongside Alexander Ludwig and Emma Roberts, Deadline has confirmed.
Based on a true story, the film will begin shooting in Atlanta in the coming days. 'Hal' chronicles the life of 'Hal Donaldson', a young journalist who grows up facing significant hardships but believes his writing can change both his life and the world around him.
During his journey, 'Hal' meets Doree, a talented musician whose bond with him provides strength as his career exposes him to pain, struggle, and injustice. Confronted with suffering firsthand, 'Hal' realizes that telling stories is not enough and feels compelled to take action on the ground, a pa...