Not A Required Element Of Our Distribution Presales
"As writer and director of 'Wildfire,' Wes Studi has always been my No. 1 choice for the role of Udeli, the wise and insightful Cherokee elder," said Parkinson.
"If we are unable to resurrect his availability and willingness to participate in the film, I will, of course, be very disappointed. But his participation in the film is not a required element for our distribution presales, and the production would have to - in that particular instance - recast the role."
The pitch deck also included information about incentives received by the producers, including the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program.
Filming for "Wildfire" was set to begin this week in Tahlequah, as well as other Cherokee County locations.