MARCUS, played by Brendan Sexton III, a street-smart kid who dreams of something better than a life of petty crime. BRENDAN SEXTON III was one of the key finds of Sundance 1996, where his role as "Brandon" helped garner the top prize for Welcome to the Dollhouse. He has also co-starred in Empire Records, Avenues A.B.C. Manhattan, Arresting Gena and in the upcoming Spark, directed by Garret Williams. ©1997 MGM/UA. All Rights Reserved. Brendan just wrapped john waters "Pecker," and begins shooting "Desert Blue," Freeman's 2nd feature, alongside Christina Ricci, Sara Gilbert, Casey Affleck and Isidra Vega.