Both films focus on an unlikely group of friends brought together by their book club.
But, unlike the kind of book club you may be picturing, this one consists entirely of ex-convicts.
Canadian actor Yanic Truesdale is one of the film series' leads.
Prior to the first movie’s release,he sat down with The Listto discuss the project.
Who is Truesdale’s darker character in Fallen Angels Murder Club?
Like many of the characters in “Fallen Angels Murder Club,” Gene Donovan is an ex-convict.
Stepping into the darker role of Donovan, Yanic Truesdale focused on his character’s motivations and humanity.
As Truesdale pointed out, his character only acted in that way to protect someone he loved.
That’s what he’s trying to do," Truesdale explained.
So, viewers will have the chance to see Truesdale dive even further into serious themes.
However, that’s not how Truesdale would describe himself.
Although his comedic roles got him notoriety, he feels more comfortable in dramas.
He even impressed his own team with his dramatic acting.
Truesdale recalled his agent and manager reacting to a self-tape he had done.
“[They] were like, ‘Oh my God!’
This is what I can do.'”
“Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For” premiered on April 2.
“Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons” premieres Saturday, April 9.
The movies are based on the “Fallen Angels Book Club” series by R. Franklin James.
