Trenton, New Jersey Jun 15, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Latino Rising Star- Jose Luis Torres II Makes His Directorial Debut in Gritty Crime Series City of Honor
Bold Media Films Presents New Drama Created by Torres and Written by Jim Towns
Jose Luis Torres II, the breakout star of the action film Killer Ex, is making a powerful entrance behind the camera with his directorial debut in City of Honor — a raw and emotional crime series created by Torres and written by Jim Towns (House of Bad, End Times), produced by Bold Media Films and distributed by Relentless Media.
A special screening of the pilot will be held Friday, June 20th at the Burlington Regal Movie Theatre in New Jersey, with the official streaming premiere set for June 27th on various platforms.
In City of Honor, Torres not only directs but also stars as Detective Sergeant Dante Perez, a hardened but deeply wounded leader of the West End Task Force. Still mourning the tragic loss of his wife and son, Perez is thrown into a tense new murder investigation that threatens to destabilize both the city and his fragile path to healing.
More than just another crime series, City of Honor represents a significant step forward in representation. As a Latino director, Torres is breaking barriers in an industry where behind-the-camera diversity remains critically underrepresented. According to a 2023 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, Latinos made up just 5.6% of film directors — despite representing nearly 20% of the U.S. population. Torres’s creative leadership is a powerful example of the expanding footprint of Latino talent in all areas of storytelling.
“This story is deeply rooted in personal experience, culture, and identity,” said Torres. “As a Latino director and creator, I wanted to bring authenticity to the screen — to show our communities not just surviving, but leading, protecting, and healing. Representation matters, and City of Honor reflects the complexity and resilience of those stories.”
Torres’s transition from rising action actor to filmmaker is already drawing comparisons to some of industries most iconic multi-hyphenates. With a commanding presence, fierce commitment to storytelling, and the ability to deliver raw emotion alongside explosive action, Jose Luis Torres II is fast emerging as the next action star to watch.
The series also features a diverse and compelling supporting cast, including:
· Marcus Taylor (Straight Out of Compton)
· Amber Marchese (The Real Housewives of New Jersey)
· Felix Cortes (Cobra Kai)
City of Honor blends gritty street realism with psychological depth, exploring themes of justice, trauma, and redemption. It’s an emotional, high-stakes ride crafted with heart, style, and cultural authenticity.
Special Screening:
Friday, June 20, 2025
Burlington Regal Movie Theatre – Burlington, NJ
Streaming Premiere of Pilot Episode:
June 27, 2025 on major platforms
Distributed by: Relentless Media
Media Contact:
Colleen Coyle
maxentertainmentcasting@gmail.com
Phone: 1-609-351-9604
Website: www.cityofhonor.com
Screening tickets:
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Media Contact
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