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Nancy Travis from the hit television series The Bill Engvall Show and Lola Glaudini from The Sopranos have joined the cast of the much anticipated suspense thriller, Intent. Producers at New Castle Entertainment announced the agreements today.  

Ms. Travis’ television and film career has spanned more than 25 years. She has appeared in 20 films and 24 different television shows. In addition to being a staple on The Bill Engvall Show she also played opposite Ted Danson in Becker for several years. Her film work has allowed her the opportunity to work with everyone from Robert Downey, Jr. and Anthony Hopkins in Chaplin to Richard Gere and Andy Garcia in Internal Affairs.  

For Intent, Travis will be paired with Brat Pack alum, Andrew McCarthy. He will play her husband and kidnapping victim, David McDowell. “Nancy’s very gracious and sincere. We couldn’t be happier,” said Intent producer, Allen Cohen.  

Lola Glaudini has appeared in more than a dozen films and more than 20 television series. In addition to being a fixture on Criminal Minds and an FBI Agent on The Sopranos, she also co-starred with Johnny Depp and Ray Liotta in the award winning film Blow. In 2006, she played the wife of Mark Wahlberg in the blockbuster Invincible.  

Glaudini will play the wife of police detective Mark Gordon in Intent. “Lola has been at the top of our wish list since ever since I finished writing the screenplay. We’re delighted to have her on board,” said screenwriter, Tim Crockett.  

Intent has been described as a combination of Silence of the Lambs and CSI. The story begins with a kidnapping in a suburban neighborhood and leads police on a manhunt that comes full circle.  

Other cast members include Muse Watson, Tim Kelleher, Madison Mason and Kirk D. B. Woller. Producers are in talks with additional cast members, which could include such names as Kiefer Sutherland, Betty White and Steve Schirripa, also from The Sopranos. Filming will begin in Michigan in September.

SOURCE New Castle Entertainment

Former “Sopranos” bad guy Joe Pantoliano wants to whack the stigma from mental illness.

The actor was at McLean Hospital in Belmont last week interviewing doctors and patients for a documentary about clinical depression in America and the roadblocks to recovery.

Pantoliano, who was diagnosed with depression three years ago, founded the nonprofit organization No Kidding, Me Too! to help counter the negative image surrounding mental health issues. The documentary is part of that effort.

“Why is it I’m discriminated against when I take the anti-depressants, but not when I take the Lipitor? The culture is OK with me taking an erectile dysfunction remedy, but not with the (anti-depressants),” said Pantoliano between shooting scenes.

According to the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, 18.8 million adult Americans suffer from depression.

Despite his recent diagnosis, Pantoliano said he had been dealing with depression for years before he sought help.

“I remember having my first nervous breakdown when I was 21 years old,” said the 56-year-old father of three. “I was on my knees, which was called for in the play. I got so frustrated that during the scene I started banging my head against the floor and I scratched my face and I broke skin and drew blood.”

“I had a panic attack, something I used to see my mother do all the time,” he said.

While at McLean, Pantoliano underwent a brain scan to compare a healthy brain with one of a depressed person.

The work being done in the neurology department at McLean Hospital is just one part of the story Pantoliano wants to tell in the documentary.

“If my insurance company were willing to pay for my treatment of $1,200 month, $14,000 a year for my mental health, it’s like putting a pacemaker in my heart. My research is telling me that if there is a bad guy in any of this it is the insurance companies,” said the New Jersey native.

Pantoliano said that despite his celebrity and numerous film credits, even he cannot afford the coverage he needs.

For more information go to nokiddingmetoo.org.