ONCE A WEEK FOR LIFE - STREAMING APRIL 14, 2026

Once A Week For Life, the bold new crime drama from writer, director, and star George Zouvelos, is a searing portrait of power, survival, and the cost of holding onto your soul in a world built on corruption.

Set in the unforgiving streets of New York, the film centers on NYPD Lieutenant Adam Galanis, a relentless fugitive hunter whose badge, grit, and instincts have carried him through years of violence and chaos, but not without consequence. Haunted by addiction, PTSD, and the crushing weight of his past, Galanis is a man fighting battles on every front. When a brutal clash ignites between a powerful crime family and the political machinery of City Hall, he is dragged into a deadly spiral of betrayal, shifting loyalties, and moral compromise. What follows is a high-stakes journey through a city where justice is blurred, trust is fleeting, and every decision comes with a price.

At the heart of the film is George Zouvelos, delivering a commanding performance in a story he also wrote and directed with grit, urgency, and emotional force. Surrounding him is a dynamic and diverse ensemble cast that gives the film its depth, texture, and explosive screen presence. John Kapelos, known for The Breakfast Club, The Shape of Water, and The Umbrella Academy, brings veteran gravitas to the screen, while Daniel Roebuck, recognized for The Fugitive and The Munsters, adds intensity and edge. John Fiore, known for The Sopranos and CODA, joins a cast that also includes Armen Garo of The Departed, CODA, and The Sopranos; Dikran Tulaine of The Night Agent and The Blacklist; Oksana Lada of The Sopranos and Law & Order; and Al Sapienza, known for The Sopranos and House of Cards.

The ensemble is further powered by standout appearances from Tony Darrow of Goodfellas, Robert Funaro of The Sopranos, Lou Martini Jr. of The Americans, Paul Borghese of CSI, and John Bianco, each adding another layer to the film’s authentic and deeply lived-in portrayal of New York’s underworld. Together, this cast brings a rare credibility and electricity to a story that feels both classic and immediate.

Raw, muscular, and emotionally charged, Once A Week For Life captures the spirit of the great urban crime dramas while carving out a voice all its own. This is a story of redemption under fire, of identity pushed to the breaking point, and of one man trying to navigate the wreckage of a world where loyalty can be bought, truth can be buried, and survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice.

Once A Week For Life begins streaming on April 14, 2026.