Stronger (film)
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Directed by | David Gordon Green |
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Screenplay by | John Pollono |
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Stronger by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter |
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Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
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Distributed by | Summit Entertainment |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Stronger is an upcoming American drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, based on the book of the same name by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown. It follows a man who loses his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and must adjust to his new life.
Plot
After losing his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, Jeff Bauman (Gyllenhaal) attempts to walk again and adjust to his new circumstances.
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeff Bauman
- Tatiana Maslany as Erin Hurley
- Miranda Richardson as Patty Bauman
- Richard Lane Jr. as Sully
- Clancy Brown as Jeff Bauman, Sr.
- Frankie Shaw as Gail Hurley
- Jimmy LeBlanc as Larry
Production
On July 14, 2014, it was reported that Lionsgate was developing a film based on Jeff Bauman's memoir Stronger, with playwright John Pollono writing the script.[1] On July 17, 2015, David Gordon Green signed on to direct the film.[2] On July 29, 2015, it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to play Bauman.[3] On October 7, 2015, it was reported that Tatiana Maslany was in talks to play Bauman's girlfriend Erin Hurley.[4] On February 2, 2016, Bold Films signed on to produce and finance the film.[5] On April 5, 2016, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown joined the film as Bauman's mother and father, respectively.[6] That same month, Frankie Shaw joined the cast.[7]
Filming
Stronger began filming in Boston on April 4, 2016.[8]
References
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (July 14, 2014). "Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor's Story Getting Movie Treatment From Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (July 17, 2015). "David Gordon Green Tackling Boston Marathon Bombing With 'Stronger' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 29, 2015). "Jake Gyllenhaal Circles Boston Marathon Bombing Pic 'Stronger' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2015). "'Orphan Black's' Tatiana Maslany in Talks to Join Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Stronger'". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 2, 2016). "Jake Gyllenhaal's Boston Marathon Bombing Movie Backed by Bold Films". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (April 5, 2016). "Miranda Richardson Joins Jake Gyllenhaal's Boston Marathon Bombing Movie 'Stronger'". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (April 29, 2016). "Frankie Shaw Joins Boston Marathon Bombing Drama 'Stronger'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ↑ "'Stronger', starring Jake Gyllenhaal, begins filming in Boston". On Location Vacations. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
External links
- Stronger at the Internet Movie Database