Terrence Howard, Guillermo Iván and Kate Bosworth will star in “Broken Ones,” a new legal thriller from writer-director Timothy Gagliardo.

Inspired by the memoirs of producer and co-writer Alejandro Zavala, “Broken Ones” is based on “real-life experiences navigating both the criminal justice system and the legal profession” and explores “redemption, justice, family and the decisions that define a person’s life,” according to an official description.

Iván plays Joseph Santiago, an ex-felon who uncovers a corporate cover-up while investigating a car accident on behalf of a victim’s family. Howard plays Benjamin Drake, a revered lawyer seeking to bring justice to the super-rich elite. Bosworth appears as Kathleen Sloane, a corporate defense attorney whose morals are called into question when her clients ask for the unthinkable.

In a statement discussing the themes surrounding “Broken Ones,” Howard said, “What are we doing all of this for? At the end of the day, are we turning stone into bread to feed ourselves or are we turning stone into bread to feed others? This film explores those questions in a deeply human way. Benjamin Drake’s journey became personal to me, though the story goes far beyond my own perspective.”

A companion film, “Real Ones,” also based on Zavala’s memoirs, is also in the works.

Howard is best known for his film roles in “Iron Man” and “Hustle & Flow.” He earned an Oscar nomination for best actor for the latter. Howard also led the cast of the Emmy-nominated Fox drama series “Empire” from 2015 to 2020. His latest credits include films such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “Miami Nights” and “BFFs.”

Bosworth, who played Lois Lane in 2006’s “Superman Returns,” recently appeared in the psychological thriller “The Immaculate Room.” Ivan can be seen in the upcoming films “Exorcist Archives” and “As Good as Dead 2.”

“Broken Ones” is produced by Zavala, Justin Nesbitt, Micah Brandt for UFO Pictures and Michael Pizzimenti for Al Bravo Films. Executive producers include Zavala, Drake of Drake Law Firm, Paul Hughes, Vanessa Hughes and David Block of Block and Company Inc.

Howard is represented by Paul Santana of Independent Artist Group and Universal Bridges Management. Iván is represented by BRS, Gage Talent, Ellen O’Farrell Personal Management and Gabriel Blanco Iglesias. Bosworth is represented by Independent Artist Group (IAG) and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich and Goodell & Gellman.

The release date and additional casting for “Broken Ones” will be announced in the near future.