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The Cajun

When a notorious pirate, made immortal by the curse of a Voodoo Queen, is invited to a mysterious poker game in modern day New Orleans, he discovers a clue to find the treasure that can set him free. But he must evade the FBI, the Mob, and his own bad intentions, to change his fate and save the world from the forces of evil.

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
TV Pilot
Starring Roles For:
Taylor Kitsch (The Cajun/ Jean Lafitte)
Janelle Monae (Mabel)
Joel Kinnaman (Connor)
In the Vein Of:
Game of Thrones
X-Men
John Wick
Posted:
10/22/2025
Updated:
01/16/2026
Author Bio:
When I fell in love with New Orleans and it's history, I was driven to write this story.

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Contest Results:
Emerging Screenwriters Action & Adventure (Quarterfinalist) [2025]
Creative Screenwriting Pilot (Quarterfinalist) [2025]
Emerging Screenwriters (Quarterfinalist) [2026]
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