Louis Mandylor wanted projects that’ll push the envelope of his acting skills. With The Flood that came along, he got to work with familiar friends with director Brandon Slagle and actor Casper Van Dien and new challenges with CGI alligators and tons of water.

The Flood stars Van Dien (Starship Troopers, Alita: Battle Angel), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass, Halloween II), and Mandylor (The Debt Collector, Rambo: Last Blood). Slagle (Frost, The Dawn) directed the movie from the screenplay co-written by Chad Law (Section 8, Close Range) and Josh Ridgeway (The Sector, Howlers).

Here is the official synopsis:

A horde of giant hungry alligators is unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta spoke with actor Louis Mandylor on the challenging conditions of this project, which included CGI alligators and water. Also, he had plenty of praise for film projects in Thailand, with many past projects under his belt.

Louis Mandylor is an Australian-American actor best known for roles in the films My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Becker, and Friends. He was a professional boxer and soccer player at the beginning of his career. His acting career began in the 1980s with appearances in small television and film roles. In the 1990s, he had a recurring role as Kenny in the hit television series Becker. In 2002, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Nick Portokalos in the indie comedy sensation My Big Fat Greek Wedding. He recently wrapped up the latest installment with My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. His other notable roles include being regulars on NCIS, Desperate Housewives, Picket Fences, and the limited series The Offer.

The Flood is in select theaters, On Demand, and digitally on Friday, July 14.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Saban Films