Blood Knot | |
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Directed by | Roberto Sneider |
Written by | Rowdy Herrington Zach Dean |
Based on | Looking Through Water by Bob Rich |
Produced by |
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Starring | Michael Douglas |
Production company | Cartel Pictures |
Distributed by | Screen Media |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Blood Knot is an upcoming American drama film directed by Roberto Sneider, written by Rowdy Herrington and Zach Dean, and starring Michael Douglas. It is based on the 2015 novel Looking Through Water by Bob Rich.
In an attempt to mend their broken relationship, a man invites his estranged son to compete in a father–son fishing competition in Puerto Rico. [1]
In November 2022, it was announced that Michael Douglas and Cameron Douglas will star in the film, with Howard Deutch serving as director. [1]
In May 2023, it was announced that Roberto Sneider replaced Deutch due to schedule conflicts and that David Morse, Michael Stahl-David and Walker Scobell had been added to the cast. [2]
Filming occurred in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in June 2023. [3] [4] [5] [6] In July 2023, it was reported that filming in Massachusetts was completed and that the rest of the film will be shot in Belize and Mexico City. [7] [8]
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