Gunner (film)
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| Directed by | Dimitri Logothetis |
| Screenplay by | Gary Scott Thompson |
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| Cinematography | Gerardo Madrazo |
| Edited by | Christopher Bell |
| Music by | Mocean Worker |
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| Distributed by | Highland Film Group |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Gunner is a 2024 American action thriller film written by Gary Scott Thompson and directed by Dimitri Logothetis. It stars Luke Hemsworth, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Yulia Klass, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe, and Morgan Freeman. It is scheduled to be released on August 16, 2024.
Plot
[edit]Lee Gunner as he tries to save his sons, Luke and Travis, from a dangerous drug gang.
Cast
[edit]- Luke Hemsworth as Lee Gunner[1]
- Morgan Freeman as Kendrick Ryker[1]
- Mykel Shannon Jenkins as Dobbs[2]
- Joseph Baena as Wally[3]
- Grant Feely as Luke [2]
- Connor DeWolfe as Travis Gunner[2]
- Mykel Shannon Jenkins as Dobbs[2]
- Maurice P. Kerry as Sean Keller
- Yulia Klass as Claire
Production
[edit]In January 2023, it was announced that Luke Hemsworth would star in the film.[4] The following month, Morgan Freeman joined the cast.[1] In April 2023, Joseph Baena, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe and Mykel Shannon Jenkins were added to the cast.[3][2]
Filming began in Birmingham, Alabama on March 30, 2023.[5] Filming also occurred in Bessemer, Alabama in April 2023.[6][7]
Release
[edit]Gunner will be released in select theaters and on digital on August 16, 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Ayoola, Simbiat (February 10, 2023). "Morgan Freeman to Play Villain in 'Gunner' Opposite Luke Hemsworth". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Grobar, Matt (April 7, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth Action Pic 'Gunner' Adds Three; Freddie Stevenson Doc 'Trials To Triumph' Acquired By Gravitas Ventures; 'BlackBerry' Nabs SFFILM Prize; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (April 6, 2023). "Joseph Baena Joins Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman In Action Film 'Gunner'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth To Star In Action Pic 'Gunner' From 'Kickboxer' Franchise's Dimitri Logothetis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Winborne, Jeffrey (March 30, 2023). "Morgan Freeman led 'Gunner' now filming in Birmingham area". WBRC. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Morgan Freeman filming action movie in The Magic City". WVTM-TV. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Specker, Lawrence (April 2, 2023). "Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth filming movie in Birmingham". Al.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ McPherson, Chris. "Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth Gear Up in 'Gunner' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
