Megan Leavey (film)

Megan Leavey
Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Produced by Mickey Liddell
Jennifer Monroe
Pete Shilaimon
Written by Pamela Gray
Annie Mumolo
Tim Lovestedt
Jordan Roberts
Starring Kate Mara
Edie Falco
Common
Ramón Rodríguez
Tom Felton
Production
company
Country United States
Language English

Megan Leavey is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and written by Pamela Gray with the help of Annie Mumolo, Tim Lovestedt, and Jordan Roberts, based on the true events about a young female Marine Megan Leavey and a combat dog named Rex. The film stars Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Common, Ramón Rodríguez, and Tom Felton. Principal photography began on October 12, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Cast

Production

On August 7, 2015, it was announced that Gabriela Cowperthwaite would be directing a true events based film about a real-life hero Megan Leavey and her military combat dog Rex.[1] The script was written by Pamela Gray, with the help of Annie Mumolo, Tim Lovestedt, and Jordan Roberts. LD Entertainment would produce the film through its Mickey Liddell, Jennifer Monroe, and Pete Shilaimon.[1]

Principal photography on the film began on October 12, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Barraclough, Leo (August 7, 2015). "'House of Cards' Star Kate Mara to Play Iraq War Hero Megan Leavey". variety.com. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  2. Busch, Anita (October 7, 2015). "Edie Falco Set For Biopic 'Megan Leavey'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  3. Fleming Jr, Mike (December 15, 2015). "Common Joins Kate Mara, Edie Falco In Iraq War Drama 'Leavey'". Deadline. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2015). "Ramon Rodriguez Reports For Duty In Iraq War Hero Pic 'Megan Leavey'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  5. Kit, Borys (October 22, 2015). "'Harry Potter' Actor Tom Felton Joins Kate Mara in Indie War Hero Drama (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Jaafar, Ali (November 9, 2015). "Damson Idris Joins Cast Of 'Megan Leavey' Opposite Kate Mara". deadline.com. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  7. "Casting agency seeking extras for Kate Mara movie filming in Charleston". abcnews4.com. October 12, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  8. "On the Set for 10/16/15: 'Ab Fab: The Movie' & 'Planet of the Apes' Sequel Start Shooting While 'Star Trek Beyond' Wraps". ssninsider.com. October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.

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