The memoir provides a detailed insight into
A new film production, titled Pale Horse , is in development, marking a collaboration between Constantin Film and American Outlaw Entertainment, partnering with actor and producer Cole Hauser, best known for his role on the series Yellowstone . This action thriller will tell the dangerous story of Scott Payne, who worked for 28 years as an undercover FBI agent.
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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will meet at the Las Vegas show in 2027The basic material for this project is a true crime autobiography, a New York Times bestseller, entitled Code Name: Pale Horse. This paper was written by Payne, now retired, along with Michelle Shephard. The story details Payne's deep infiltration into highly violent subcultures in North America. These missions included high-risk infiltration into the neo-Nazi white supremacist group, The Base, located in Georgia. Also mentioned is Operation Roadkill, a grueling two-year mission in which Payne managed to infiltrate the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, known for its harsh nature, in Massachusetts.
The memoir provides a detailed insight into Payne's navigation through a world full of illicit business, intense rivalries, and constant suspicion. In the process, he challenged the absolute limits of his mind, body, family life, and faith. Pale Horse is seen as a potential lead project for Cole Hauser, who will serve as producer. His partner, Randall Batinkoff, is responsible for adapting the script.
The production benefits from the involvement of Robert Kulzer, an associate of Constantin Film and known for the production of Resident Evil . Oliver Berben of Constantin Film will serve as executive producer alongside Payne. In statements to Deadline, Kulzer pointed out that Code Name: Pale Horse is an authentic, disturbing and incredible tale about a single man who risked everything to undermine one of the most dangerous neo-Nazi organizations in the US. Described as Donnie Brasco of Hillbilly , Scott Payne's hard and authentic report includes both successes and failures, illustrating all the complex elements of covert operations. Kulzer added that Payne is a genuine hero and that the team looks forward to bringing this urgent and exciting story to life on screen.
Cole Hauser expressed his enthusiasm, stating that stories like this attracted
Cole Hauser expressed his enthusiasm, stating that stories like this attracted him both as an actor and as a producer. He considers Scott Payne a real hero, possessed of the courage and determination necessary to fight evil, even at the risk of his life. Hauser looks forward to producing this film and having the opportunity to present Payne and her story in cinematic format.
Known for his role as Rip Wheeler in the hit TV series Yellowstone , created by Taylor Sheridan, and for his involvement in the sequel Dutton Ranch , Hauser is also an executive producer of the series. In parallel, American Outlaw Entertainment is developing the project Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion , which explores the story of the Texas gangster who created poker, in collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and Balboa Productions of MGM Television.
Constantin Film, benefiting from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil success, which has surpassed the $401 million worldwide threshold, recently partnered with Lionsgate to release the monster movie Beware Boiúna in American theaters, directed by Mike P. Nelson and Logan Marshall-Green in the cast. The professional representation of Hauser, Batinkoff and American Outlaw Entertainment is provided by Independent Artist Group and Yorn Levine. As for Scott Payne, he is represented by CAA and Larry Weissman Literary.
