Gunner (film)

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Gunner
Directed by Dimitri Logothetis
Written by Gary Scott Thompson
Produced by
  • Joel Shapiro
  • Dimitri Logothetis
Starring
Production
companies
120dB Films
Acme Rocket Fuel
Convergence Entertainment Group
magiCity Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Gunner is an upcoming American action film written by Gary Scott Thompson, directed by Dimitri Logothetis and starring Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman, and Maurice P. Kerry. [1]

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Cast

Production

In January 2023, it was announced that Hemsworth will star in the film. [5] In February 2023, it was announced that Freeman joined the cast. [2] In April 2023, it was announced that Baena joined the cast. [3] Later that same month, Feely, DeWolfe and Jenkins were added to the cast. [4]

Filming began in Birmingham, Alabama on March 30, 2023. [6] Filming also occurred in Bessemer, Alabama in April 2023. [7] [8]

As of May 2023, the film is in post-production. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth To Star In Action Pic 'Gunner' From 'Kickboxer' Franchise's Dimitri Logothetis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Ayoola, Simbiat (February 10, 2023). "Morgan Freeman to Play Villain in 'Gunner' Opposite Luke Hemsworth". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (April 6, 2023). "Joseph Baena Joins Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman In Action Film 'Gunner'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Grobar, Matt (April 7, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth Action Pic 'Gunner' Adds Three; Freddie Stevenson Doc 'Trials To Triumph' Acquired By Gravitas Ventures; 'BlackBerry' Nabs SFFILM Prize; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ King, Aidan (January 30, 2023). "'Westworld's Luke Hemsworth to Star in Action Film 'Gunner'". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ Winborne, Jeffrey (March 30, 2023). "Morgan Freeman led 'Gunner' now filming in Birmingham area". WBRC. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Morgan Freeman filming action movie in The Magic City". WVTM-TV. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ Specker, Lawrence (April 2, 2023). "Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth filming movie in Birmingham". Al.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  9. ↑ Colurso, Mary (May 29, 2023). "'Gunner' director on filming in 'incredible' Birmingham for Morgan Freeman movie". Al.com. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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