1992 (film)

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1992
Directed by Ariel Vromen
Screenplay by
  • Sascha Penn
  • Ariel Vromen
Story bySascha Penn
Produced by
Starring Tyrese Gibson
Ray Liotta
Scott Eastwood
Christopher Ammanuel
CinematographyFrank G. DeMarco
Edited byDanny Rafic
Music byGilad Benamram
Production
companies
  • Kodiak Pictures
  • Trident Films
  • Sumatra Films
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • May 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

1992 (formerly titled April 29, 1992 and Clash) is an upcoming American drama film directed by Ariel Vromen and written by Sascha Penn and Vromen from a story by Penn. [1] The film stars Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood. [2] The title of the film refers to the first night of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which is where and when the film is set. [3] This is Liotta's final film appearance and the film will be dedicated to his memory.

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Cast

Production

In August 2015, it was reported that Ice Cube and O'Shea Jackson Jr. would star in the film with Will Packer producing, Donovan Marsh directing and Lionsgate serving as distributor. [6] However, Cube's publicist released a statement confirming that Cube and Jackson have no involvement with the film. [7]

In March 2021, it was announced that Vromen would direct the film. [3] In July 2021, it was announced that Gibson, Liotta and Eastwood were cast in the film. [2] In September 2021, it was announced that Beasley was cast in the film and that filming was underway in Bulgaria and Los Angeles. [4] In February 2022, it was announced that Ammanuel and Arnold were cast in the film. [5]

Collider reported that Liotta completed the filming of his scenes before his death in May 2022. [8]

Release

1992 is scheduled to be released in the United States in limited theaters on May 31, 2024. [9]

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