Variety reports that I Love You Phillip MorrisHouston Chronicle crime reporter Steve McVicker, the fact-based film casts Carrey as Steven Russell, a married father whose exploits landed him in the Texas criminal justice system. He fell madly in love with his cellmate (McGregor), who eventually was set free, which led Russell to escape from Texas prisons four times.
The production and distribution group, which launched at the Sundance Film Festival, has set a Valentine’s Day 2010 release.
The film was written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Bad Santa).
