Reckless (2013 film)

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Reckless
Written by Chris Black
Directed by Martin Campbell
Starring Patrick Fugit
Music by Chris Bacon
Production
Producers Chris Black
Martin Campbell
Ryan DeGard
Cinematography David Tattersall
EditorAngela M. Catanzaro
Running time60 minutes
Production company ABC Studios

Reckless is an unreleased pilot episode for a planned television series for American channel ABC. The pilot was directed by Martin Campbell and starred Patrick Fugit in the lead role. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

David Harrison's wife Sarah is unjustly imprisoned during a political uprising in East Myanmar. A resourceful problem solver, David resorts to entering a world of political intrigue, dangerous alliances, and high emotional stakes in order to get her out. Sarah's father Tom runs a top military manufacturing facility and uses his strong political connections to demand action when his daughter disappears.

Cast

Production

In February 2013 it was announced that Patrick Fugit was signed to portray the lead character of David, joining actors Ernie Hudson, Lou Taylor Pucci and Ashton Holmes. The film was intended to serve as a pilot for a proposed series on ABC and would be written by Chris Black, who would also serve as an executive producer. [6] [7] Martin Campbell was named as director and also one of the executive directors alongside Black and Lucienne Papon. [8] The following month actress Bess Armstrong was confirmed as another of the pilot's stars. [9]

ABC passed on the pilot in May 2013. [10]

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