Getaway (upcoming film)

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Getaway
Directed by Jason Biggs
Written by
  • Jamie Napoli
  • Joshua Paul Johnson
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Getaway is an upcoming action comedy film directed by and starring Jason Biggs. It is produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America. The cast also includes Justin H. Min, Meaghan Rath, Arturo Castro and Anna Konkle.

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Cast

Production

Jamie Napoli and Joshua Paul Johnson wrote the script for the film which is produced by the Motion Picture Corporation of America. Brad Krevoy, Charles Cohen, Jimmy Philémond-Montout and David Anselmo are producers. The film is directed by Jason Biggs who also leads the cast. [1] The cast includes Justin H. Min, Meaghan Rath, Arturo Castro and Anna Konkle. [2]

Principal photography began in August 2024 in Sudbury, Ontario. [3]

Release

Republic Pictures acquired global rights in October 2024. [4]

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References

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