Sovereign (film)

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Sovereign
Directed byChristian Swegal
Written byChristian Swegal
Produced byNick Moceri
Starring Nick Offerman
Jacob Tremblay
Dennis Quaid
Nancy Travis
CinematographyDustin Lane
Edited byKristan Sprague
Music byJames McAlister
Production
company
All Night Diner
Distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sovereign is an upcoming American action crime drama film written and directed by Christian Swegal and starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid and Nancy Travis.

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Premise

"Based on real events, the story follows a father and son (Offerman and Tremblay) who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, as they venture across the country and find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police (Dennis Quaid) that sets off an intense manhunt with tragic consequences."

Cast

Production

In February 2023, it was announced that Offerman, Tremblay and Quaid were cast in the film. [2]

In May 2023, it was announced that Briarcliff Entertainment acquired North American distribution rights to the film. [3]

Filming occurred in Fayetteville, Arkansas in February 2024. [4] Filming also occurred that same month in Lincoln, Arkansas. [5] Filming also occurred in Springdale, Arkansas in March 2024. [6]

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References

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  4. "Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay shooting movie in Fayetteville". KFSM-TV. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  5. Kutter, Lynn (February 29, 2024). "Lincoln OKs use of building for scenes in movie featuring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
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