High Rise 5: Prosperity to Power

A Defining Chapter in the Saga

Since its explosive debut with High Rise: Path to Nowhere in 2022, the High Rise saga has carved its place as one of the most ambitious independent crime thrillers of the last decade. What began as a story of betrayal between two cartels has grown into a sweeping underworld epic that spans coast to coast, weaving together mob families, biker gangs, law enforcement, and a rotating cast of unforgettable characters.

Over the course of four films, audiences have witnessed shocking twists, violent betrayals, and the rise and fall of powerful figures. Along the way, the saga has attracted an impressive roster of talent: Charles D. Clark (Empire), Jim Anderson (Deadwood), Troy Fromin (Saved by the Bell), and Joseph R. Gannascoli (The Sopranos) — each bringing their own gravitas to the world of High Rise.

Now comes High Rise 5: Prosperity to Power. With Frank Verni as Franko Bellavia, Joseph R. Gannascoli reprising his role, and Troy Fromin returning as Scud, this chapter marks a turning point. Part 5 is not just a continuation, but a bridge — carrying the story from the chaos of past wars into a new era of ambition, wealth, and dangerous alliances. For the first time, the saga looks at what happens when power consolidates, when empires appear stable… and how quickly prosperity can shift back to peril.

What makes Prosperity to Power significant is not just  its continuation of the storyline, but its role as a setup for the future of the saga. It reflects on the long journey from the first cartel feud to the empire now at stake, while reminding audiences that the High Rise world is never as secure as it seems.

With cameras now rolling, this chapter promises to deliver everything fans have come to expect from High Rise — high stakes, sharp performances, and the relentless tension that has defined the series. If the past four films proved anything, it’s that in this world, power always comes with a cost. And in Prosperity to Power, that cost is about to rise higher than ever.