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13 Hours:
The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Directed byMichael Bay
Screenplay byChuck Hogan
Produced byErwin Stoff
Michael Bay
Starring
CinematographyDion Beebe
Edited byChristian Wagner
Music bySteve Jablonsky
Production
companies
3 Arts Entertainment
Bay Films
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • January 15, 2016 (2016-01-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is an upcoming American action thriller film produced and directed by Michael Bay and written by Chuck Hogan, based on the 2013 book 13 Hours by Mitchell Zuckoff. It is the story of the six members of a security team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, after the attack of radical Islamist terrorists on September 11, 2012. The film stars James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini, Toby Stephens, Pablo Schreiber, David Denman, Dominic Fumusa, and Freddie Stroma. Filming began on April 27, 2015 in Malta. The film is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2016, by Paramount Pictures.

Premise

On the evening of September 11, 2012, the 11th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a group of Islamist militants attack the American diplomatic compound and a nearby CIA Annex in Benghazi, Libya. They killed four Americans, including a US Ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens. A 6-man U.S. Special Operations team made up of former U.S. Navy SEALs and CIA Operatives are sent in to defend the remaining Americans who are still alive.[1][2]

Cast

Production

On February 10, 2014, it was announced that Paramount Pictures was in talks with 3 Arts Entertainment to acquire the film rights to the book 13 Hours written by Mitchell Zuckoff, which Erwin Stoff would produce.[1] Chuck Hogan was set to adapt the novel, based on the true events of the Benghazi attack by Islamic militants on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, on the evening of September 11, 2012.[1] The film would focus on six members of a security team that fought to defend the Americans stationed there.[1] On October 29, 2014, Michael Bay was set to direct and produce the thriller.[10]

On January 14, 2015, John Krasinski was added to the cast of the film to play one of the lead roles as a US Navy SEAL.[2] On February 3, Pablo Schreiber also signed on to star in the film, playing Kris "Tanto" Paronto, one of the six-man security team.[6] On February 6, James Badge Dale was set to star in the film as the leader of the security team.[3] Max Martini was cast to star as another member of the security team on February 17, 2015.[4] David Denman signed on to star in the film on March 3, 2015, playing Boon, an elite sniper.[7] On March 5, 2015, THR reported that Dominic Fumusa also signed on to play John "Tig" Tiegen, one of the members of the security team, who is also an ex-Marine with weapons expertise.[8] Freddie Stroma was added to the cast on March 17, 2015 to play the role of an undercover CIA officer in Libya.[9] Toby Stephens was set on May 7, 2015 to play Glen "Bub" Doherty, one of the security team members and a Global Response Staff (GRS) officer who is a good friend of Krasinski's character.[5]

Filming

Filming began on April 27, 2015 in Malta and Morocco.[7][11] A large film set was built in March 2015 in Ta' Qali, Malta.[12]

Release

On June 30, 2015, Paramount Pictures announced the new title would be 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and set the film to be released on January 15, 2016 during the MLK Holiday weekend.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Fleming Jr, Mike (February 10, 2014). "Paramount In Talks For Benghazi Attack Film Based On Book By Survivors". deadline.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (January 14, 2015). "John Krasinski to Star in Michael Bay's Benghazi Movie '13 Hours'". variety.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (February 6, 2015). "James Badge Dale Lands Lead In Michael Bay Benghazi Project '13 Hours'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 17, 2015). "'Pacific Rim' Actor Max Martini Joins Michael Bay's '13 Hours' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (May 7, 2015). "'Black Sails' Actor Toby Stephens Joins Michael Bay's '13 Hours' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 3, 2015). "'Orange is the New Black' Actor Pablo Schreiber Joins Michael Bay's '13 Hours' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Kit, Borys (March 3, 2015). "Michael Bay's '13 Hours' Finds Its Sniper in 'The Office' Actor (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (March 5, 2015). "Michael Bay's '13 Hours' Adds 'Nurse Jackie' Actor Dominic Fumusa (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (March 17, 2015). "Freddie Stroma Has '13 Hours'; Christopher Gorham Lands Lead In 'Po'; 'Exeter' Set For DirecTV Bow". deadline.com. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  10. ^ Kit, Borys (October 29, 2014). "Michael Bay in Talks to Direct Benghazi Movie '13 Hours' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "On the Set for 4/27/15: Jennifer Lawrence Wraps David O. Russell's Joy & Starts on X-Men: Apocalypse". ssninsider.com. April 27, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  12. ^ Schembri Orland, Kevin (March 30, 2015). "13 Hours: Michael Bay film set built near Flower Power". independent.com.mt. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  13. ^ A. Lincoln, Ross (June 30, 2015). "Paramount's '13 Hours' Benghazi Drama Confirmed For MLK Weekend 2016". deadline.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
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