Mazzello Charts His Brother's Story In "Undrafted"

Deadline reports that Joseph Mazzello, who played one of the two kids in the original Jurassic Park, will make his directorial debut on the sports drama Undrafted.

Written by Mazzello (pictured) the film is based on the personal story of his brother’s experience as a star college baseball player who, thought scouted, was ultimately never drafted.

Mazzello James Belushi, Chace Crawford Aaron Tveit Matt Barr, Tyler Hoechlin, Manny Montana, Philip Winchester and Billy Gardell star in the film.

 

Eric Fischer and Brianna Lee Johnson are producing while Mazzello and Crawford (pictured) will exec producer

Mazzello commented: “I watched for 15 years as my brother worked tirelessly to make his dream come true only to see it never happen and it was heartbreaking. During that time I saw the love he and his teammates had for each other and for the game that is the heart of our story.”

Production is underway in California