Actor Nicky Whelan is all set to star opposite Frank Grillo in the upcoming action movie Hounds Of War.

Written by Jean Pierre Margo and directed by Lowell Dean, the film follows a group of mercenaries who embark on an impossible mission that goes wrong due to a shocking betrayal. Only one of them is left alive to avenge his fallen brothers.

Whelan will play a character called Jenna. The filming is set to begin later this year in Malta.

The film is a co-production between Twilight Entertainment’s Shayne Putzlocher and Jaggurnaught’s Jean Pierre Margo, Pedja Miletic and Aaron Briffa. It is also produced and co-financed by Sara Shaak of Anamorphic Media. Frank Grillo, Nina Finch and Polina Pushkareva serve as executive producers.

Whelan’s notable credits include Hall Pass, The Wedding Ringer, Knight of Cups, Trauma Center and Neighbours.