Stronger (film)
| Stronger | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Gordon Green |
| Produced by |
Jake Gyllenhaal Michel Litvak Scott Silver Todd Lieberman David Hoberman |
| Screenplay by | John Pollono |
| Based on |
Stronger by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter |
| Starring |
Jake Gyllenhaal Tatiana Maslany Miranda Richardson Clancy Brown |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Stronger is an upcoming American drama film based on the book of the same name by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. It will be directed by David Gordon Green.
Plot
After losing his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, Jeff Bauman (Gyllenhaal) attempts to walk again and adjust to his new circumstances.
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeff Bauman
- Tatiana Maslany as Erin Hurley
- Miranda Richardson as Patty Bauman
- Clancy Brown as Jeff Bauman (Jeff's father)
Production
On July 14, 2014, it was reported that Lionsgate was developing a film based on Jeff Bauman's memoir Stronger, with playwright John Pollono writing the script.[1] On July 17, 2015, David Gordon Green signed on to direct the film.[2] On July 29, 2015, it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to play Bauman.[3] On October 7, 2015, it was reported that Tatiana Maslany was in talks to play Bauman's girlfriend Erin Hurley.[4] On February 2, 2016, Bold Films signed on to produce and finance the film.[5] On April 5, 2016, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown joined the film as Bauman's mother and father, respectively.[6]
Stronger began filming in Boston on April 4, 2016.[7]
References
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (July 14, 2014). "Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor's Story Getting Movie Treatment From Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (July 17, 2015). "David Gordon Green Tackling Boston Marathon Bombing With 'Stronger' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 29, 2015). "Jake Gyllenhaal Circles Boston Marathon Bombing Pic ‘Stronger’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2015). "‘Orphan Black’s’ Tatiana Maslany in Talks to Join Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Stronger’". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 2, 2016). "Jake Gyllenhaal’s Boston Marathon Bombing Movie Backed by Bold Films". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (April 5, 2016). "Miranda Richardson Joins Jake Gyllenhaal’s Boston Marathon Bombing Movie ‘Stronger’". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ "‘Stronger’, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, begins filming in Boston". On Location Vacations. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
External links
- Stronger at the Internet Movie Database
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