Max-imum Impact

Max Thieriot has snagged the lead role in the sci-fi action film "Prodigy" according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Thieriot plays William Cooley, a rebellious student at an elite boarding school producing world leaders with the help of pharmaceuticals. Three days before graduation, several of its alumni are murdered, and William is implicated. As the school valedictorian investigates William, the two eventually become reluctant allies and targets while uncovering a conspiracy behind the crimes.

Dave Kalstein adapts the screenplay from his book of the same name.

Thieriot's been all over the screen of late making a name for himself in the process... But still needs that breakout hit...Will this flick do the trick?

Chuck Russell calls action as the production begins filming October 6th in Valencia and Alicante.