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Saban Films has acquired the US and Canadian rights to "American Murderer," a new thriller starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel and Jacki Weaver. The film is the feature debut of director and writer Matthew Gentile. Saban Films is planning an October 2022 release. “American Murderer” is based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown, a charismatic con man turned party king who funds his lavish lifestyle through a series of scams. When his funds run out and his past catches up with him, he hatches a bold plan, one that lands him on the FBI's top ten fugitives list. Pelphrey is nominated for an Emmy for his work on "Ozark" and also appeared in "Mank." Phillippe starred in "Cruel Intentions" and "MacGruber." Menzel is the Tony Award-winning star of "Wicked" and co-starred with Adam Sandler in "Uncut Gems." Weaver has been nominated twice for an Oscar for her work on "Animal Kingdom" and "...