Gary Sturgis (P.D.R.) is Set to Co-star in Daddy's Little Girls for Lions Gate - Call Him Daddy

Hollywood, CA, June 19, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Best-known for his portrayal of pivotal drug dealer, Jamison Jackson, in Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," Sturgis returns to play drug dealer, Joseph Woods. "This guy makes Jamison look soft; and he has a partner, kind of like Bonnie and Clyde." describes Sturgis. Gary says he is “excited to work with Perry again” and predicts that the box office trend of Perry’s hit films will continue. Sturgis seems to be enjoying his recent success as Hollywood’s hottest bad boy. When asked his opinion about playing criminals and the like, “I play bad very well for a nice guy, “ replied Sturgis.

Daddy’s Little Girls is a reverse-Cinderella tale which centers on a successful attorney (Union) who falls in love with a financially challenged janitor (Elba) who is a single father of three children. The relationship hits a snag when the janitor’s ex-wife comes back into his life with her new man (Sturgis) and threatens to take away their kids.

Daddy's Little Girls is the second Perry film for bad boy Sturgis. The Lionsgate project is currently shooting in Perry's Atlanta hometown, and is set for release in 2007. Sturgis most recently co-starred in P.D.R. with Terrence Howard and Bernie Mack. Other feature credits include "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase" and "Virtuosity."

Sturgis is available for on-set interviews.

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