She Rides Shotgun

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She Rides Shotgun
Directed byNick Rowland
Screenplay by
Based onShe Rides Shotgun
by Jordan Harper
Produced by
  • Brad Weston
  • Collin Creighton
  • Hiro Murai
  • Nate Matteson
Starring Taron Egerton
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

She Rides Shotgun is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Nick Rowland, written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, and starring Taron Egerton. It is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Jordan Harper.

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Synopsis

Nate tries to make a fresh start after his release from jail. However, he is forced to go on the run from his enemies with his daughter Polly, who has grown up without him. [1]

Cast

Production

In June 2023, Taron Egerton was attached to star in the film with Nick Rowland directing. Rowland revised the screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, based on the novel by Jordan Harper. [2] In October 2023, it was announced that Fifth Season would fully finance the film with Brad Weston and Collin Creighton producing for Makeready and Hiro Murai and Nate Matteson for Superfrog. Taron Egerton is set to star and serve as executive producer. [3]

Principal photography took place in January and February 2024. The supporting cast includes Ana Sophia Heger, Rob Yang, John Carroll Lynch, Odessa A'zion and David Lyons. [4]

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References

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