Unstoppable (upcoming film)

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Unstoppable
Directed by William Goldenberg
Screenplay byEric Champnella, Alex Harris, John Hindman
Based onUnstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion
by Anthony Robles
Austin Murphy
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Salvatore Totino
Edited byBrett M. Reed
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unstoppable is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film directed by William Goldenberg in his feature directorial debut. Written by John Hindman, it is based on the book of the same name by Anthony Robles (who also serves as producer) and Austin Murphy. It is produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon through Artists Equity, and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas through Nuyorican Productions. It stars Jharrel Jerome as Robles, [1] with a supporting cast that includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, and Don Cheadle. [2] [3]

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Unstoppable will be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

Cast

Production

The project was announced in March 2023, with William Goldenberg set to direct in his directorial debut. Goldenberg has collaborated with filmmaker Ben Affleck as film editor for Gone Baby Gone , Argo , Live by Night , and Air . Affleck and Matt Damon will serve as producers through the Artists Equity banner. It was also announced that Jennifer Lopez will star in the film, with Jharrel Jerome playing Anthony Robles. [4] [5]

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in May 2023, but was halted two weeks later due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. [6] On December 12, 2023, principal photography resumed after the end of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, with Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, and Bobby Cannavale joining the cast. [7] On January 14, 2024, it was announced that principal photography had wrapped. [8]

Release

Unstoppable will be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

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References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 March 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood .
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood .
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 December 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood .
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood .
  5. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 March 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood .
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (31 May 2023). "Jennifer Lopez Pic 'Unstoppable' Halts Production For Day Amid WGA Picketing". Deadline Hollywood .
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 December 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood .
  8. ↑ "That's a wrap #Unstoppable @artistsequity #williamgoldbergspecial thank you to the team james Goldman @khfilms @raymond_milazzo @imgalpal @kevinjsun Ryan , Mike, Amanda ,Hannah @tunafishtaco @keslowcamera @levelgripco and his team. John Moore and his team @jessegreenphoto. Could not have done it with this incredible team. Thank you !!!". Instagram . 14 January 2024.
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