Directed by Phil Allocco, 5LBS OF PRESSURE tells the story of Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con who has finally finished his parole and returns to his old neighbourhood. Having served 16 years in prison, Adam’s greatest wish is to seek forgiveness and reconcile with his ex-wife and the son who grew up without ever knowing his father. Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin) is a young drug dealer who has grown tired of working for his uncle (Alex Pettyfer). Looking ahead to the future, he desperately wants to find a way out from under his uncle’s thumb and escape to a new life. As Adam and Mike’s stories converge, both men find themselves on a path to redemption, unless violence stands in their way. In this 1on1, we speak to Alloco about casting Luke Evans, breaking the cycle of violence & what it means to get a second chance.