F.GARY GRAY NEWS
September 20, 2010
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR F. GARY GRAY SNAGS THE HIGHLY COVETED T.V. AND FILM RIGHTS TO THE YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE, “RESPECT THE JUX”
Peerless in his intrinsic ability to unequivocally capture the urban voice, prolific, poignant and engaging author Frank C. Matthews is set to re-release his long-awaited novel Respect the Jux, an explosive “true fiction” account of brotherhood, greed, and power.
Matthews is taking the literary world by storm; his popular self-published novel, Respect the Jux thrilled audiences, selling over 20,000 copies. The powerful narrative and its title phrase captured attention across a broad spectrum of enthusiasts, from music icons Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah, and 50 Cent – who rapped on Lloyd Banks’ single, “Hands up, if you want to party with crooks you have to learn to Respect the Jux!” – to bestselling authors and publishers, to one of Hollywood’s most sought-after directors, the incomparable and iconic F. Gary Gray.
The award-winning director. F. Gary Gray, renowned for his explosive work on the box office hits Friday, Set It Off, The Italian Job, The Negotiator, and Law Abiding Citizen last week secured the highly coveted film and television rights to Matthews’ gritty and seductive novel!!!
The year’s most anticipated release borrows from Matthews’ recollection of urban legends through the saga of Cat, who journeyed from Jamaica to the United States as a teenager. After a stint in the military, Cat returned with newfound skills and embarked upon a quest to pursue his own version of the American Dream—by any means necessary.
Using his extensive military background in weapons and intelligence, Cat formed “The Order,” a band of thieves that specialized in pulling off juxes, which Matthews describes as emulating and acquiring another’s style, intellect, or swagger for personal advancement.
“Frank’s gripping writing style pulls you into the depths of this shadowy underworld, providing an addictive… yet frighteningly educational read,” Gray notes.
The synergy of Gray’s cinematic brilliance coupled with Frank C. Matthews’ literary potency is sure to create an explosive backdrop, laying the foundation for an electrifying narrative to be told. The chemistry between this literary powerhouse and one of Hollywood’s paramount directors, paired with the theatric lens from which Matthews’ tells his story, provides the perfect canvas to take Respect the Jux to the big screen.
Matthews, along with his current publisher Simon & Schuster, will be re-releasing Respect the Jux, nationwide September 21st.
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