#FIRSTLOOK: TYLER GALLANT TO STAR IN “NATIVITY”

Jericho Dominion and Valletta Pictures today announced that Tyler Gallant (Maserati: The Brothers, Turnbuckle, Bring The Law) will star as Francis Battista in NATIVITY, the upcoming crime thriller written and directed by Joshua Cassar Gaspar.

NATIVITY is an original, character-driven crime thriller inspired by the disappearance of Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence, one of the most notorious unsolved art thefts in history.

“Bringing NATIVITY to the screen has been an incredibly meaningful journey, and I am thrilled to have Tyler leading the film,” said Joshua Cassar Gaspar, writer and director. “Tyler has the ability to bring compelling depth to Francis Battista, capturing the complexities of a man struggling with his past while fighting for a second chance. I am excited to explore this character and his world together.”

The film follows Francis Battista (Gallant), a washed-up boxer turned low-level criminal desperate to regain custody of his daughter. When Caravaggio’s long-lost masterpiece resurfaces in the criminal underworld, Francis accepts one final job in the hope of rebuilding his life. Instead, he is drawn into a dangerous world of organised crime, deception and an international investigation that forces him to confront the choices that destroyed his family.

Blending the tension and atmosphere of a Los Angeles crime thriller with a distinctly European cinematic sensibility, NATIVITY explores themes of identity, regret, family and the possibility of redemption.

The film is produced by Joshua Cassar Gaspar, Alon Michael Hattingh and Aaron Barnett, with support from Arts Council Malta. Cinematographer Daniel Cawthorne and composer Elton Zarb return to collaborate with Gaspar.

NATIVITY marks Gaspar’s second feature and the second chapter in a planned trilogy of standalone crime thrillers inspired by Caravaggio’s paintings. His directorial debut, The Theft of the Caravaggio, premiered in competition at the Mediterrane Film Festival in 2025. His work spans feature filmmaking, commercial directing and international productions, including collaborations with Formula One champion Kimi Räikkönen and football star Lionel Messi.

Production is scheduled to begin in January 2027 in Malta. Gallant is managed by Mark Holder at Wonder Street Entertainment.

ABOUT JERICHO DOMINION
Founded by Maltese filmmaker Joshua Cassar Gaspar, Jericho Dominion Films is an independent production company dedicated to developing and producing original, character-driven films for international audiences. Built around creative independence and filmmaker-led storytelling, the company brings together filmmakers, creative talent and production partners to develop distinctive projects with emotional depth, cinematic ambition and cultural relevance. Its slate includes Nativity, an upcoming international crime thriller written and directed by Cassar Gaspar, continuing his exploration of stories inspired by the life, art and enduring mysteries of Caravaggio. Based in Malta, Jericho Dominion Films is committed to championing bold storytelling and connecting independent filmmaking with global audiences.

For more information, visit www.jerichodominion.com

ABOUT VALLETTA PICTURES
Founded by producers Alon Michael Hattingh and Joshua Cassar Gaspar, Valletta Pictures is a Malta-based film and television production company specializing in international co-productions and production services. Drawing on more than four decades of combined industry experience, the company works with filmmakers and production partners worldwide to bring ambitious film and television projects to life. Its credits include The Theft of the Caravaggio, the feature directorial debut of Cassar Gaspar, alongside production services for international features including The Silent Hour and Mutiny. A member of the International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers (IQ), Valletta Pictures continues to strengthen Malta’s position as a destination for international filmmaking.

For more information, visit www.vallettapictures.com