Valiant One

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Valiant One
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Theatrical release poster
Directed bySteve Barnett
Screenplay by
  • Eric Tipton
  • Steve Barnett
Story by
Produced by
  • Bernie Goldmann
  • Steve Barnett
  • Alan Powell
Starring
CinematographyDaniel Stilling
Edited byAndrew Leven
Music byBenjamin Backus
Production
companies
Distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment
Release date
  • January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Valiant One is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Steve Barnett and co-written by Eric Tipton.

Contents

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 31, 2025, by Briarcliff Entertainment.

Cast

Production

In August 2022, it was revealed that a thriller film titled Valiant One was in development, directed by Steve Barnett and co-written by Eric Tipton, with Chase Stokes cast in the lead role. [1] In September, Lana Condor, Desmin Borges, and Callan Mulvey joined the cast. [2] The next month, Jonathan Whitesell and Daniel Jun rounded out the cast. [3]

Principal photography began on September 19, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada. [2] [4]

Release

In April 2024, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to Valiant One, scheduling it to be released in the United States on January 24, 2025. [5] In November, the film's release date was pushed back one week to January 31, 2025. [6]

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References

  1. Grobar, Matt (August 3, 2022). "'Outer Banks' Chase Stokes To Star In Steve Barnett's Thriller 'Valiant One' For Monarch Media". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (September 19, 2022). "'To All The Boys' Star Lana Condor Among New Additions To Steve Barnett's Thriller 'Valiant One' For Monarch Media". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (October 31, 2022). "'Valiant One': Jonathan Whitesell & Daniel Jun Latest To Join Monarch Media Thriller". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. Ntim, Zac (November 4, 2024). "'Valiant One:' Lana Condor & Chase Stokes Thriller Heads To AFM With Film Bridge". Deadline. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  5. Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Action Thriller 'Valiant One' Starring Chase Stokes & Lana Condor – First Look". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  6. DeVore, Britta (November 21, 2024). "Chase Stokes and Lana Condor Dodge Enemy Bullets in 'Valiant One' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved November 21, 2024.