Cosmo Jarvis is an English actor that has yet to fully break out in a big way, despite appearing in a number of high-profile projects such as “Peaky Blinders,” “Annihilation,” and the acclaimed drama, “Farming.” But perhaps all he needs is to star opposite Barry Keoghan in the upcoming “The Shadow of Violence” to attract the attention of film fans around the world?
As seen in the trailer for the upcoming thriller, “The Shadow of Violence,” Jarvis stars as an ex-boxer that is now serving as an “enforcer” for a drug-dealing family. But his way of life and violent methods are put to the test when he’s asked to go above and beyond by killing someone instead of just hurting them or intimidating them.
“The Shadow of Violence” was originally known as “Calm with Horses” and premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The feature is directed by Nick Rowland, who previously worked on series such as “Hard Sun” and “Ripper Street.”
When we saw the film back at TIFF last year, we had issues with some of the early parts of the feature but loved the conclusion. Our review said, “When the finale rolls around, Jarvis pulls out an amazing performance for the film’s culminating stretch. If only Rowland’s film had managed to establish such emotional turmoil and dire tension in the narrative earlier, he perhaps could have overcome some cliché missteps and storytelling shortcomings.”
“The Shadow of Violence” is set to arrive exclusively in theaters on July 31.
Here’s the synopsis:
In the dark underbelly of rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas “Arm” Armstrong (Cosmo Jarvis, Hunter Killer) has become a feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family. When his ruthless employers order him to kill for the first time, his loyalties are tested in this powerful thriller costarring Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk) and Ned Dennehy (“Peaky Blinders”).
