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Flint Strong | |
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Directed by | Rachel Morrison |
Screenplay by | Barry Jenkins |
Based on | T-Rex by Zackary Canepari Drea Cooper |
Produced by |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Katelin Arizmendi[1] |
Production company | De Luca Productions |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Flint Strong is an upcoming American sports biopic directed by Rachel Morrison in her directorial debut.
Plot
Claressa “T-Rex” Shields trains to box in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Cast
- Ryan Destiny as Claressa Shields
- Ice Cube as Jason Crutchfield
- Judy Greer
Production
Development
On October 7, 2016, Universal Pictures hired Barry Jenkins to adapt the documentary T-Rex with the possibility to direct the film.[2] On June 19, 2019, Rachel Morrison was set to make her directorial debut with Jenkins producing with Michael De Luca, Elishia Holmes, Zackary Canepari, and Drea Cooper.[3]
Casting
On November 13, 2019, Ryan Destiny was cast as Shields.[4] On February 5, 2020, Ice Cube was cast as Shields' coach, Jason Crutchfield.[5] Judy Greer was added on May 14.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 12, 2020, but on March 14, production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][8]
See also
References
- ^ https://freethework.com/article/get-to-know-dp-kate-arizmendi-interview
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (October 7, 2016). "'Moonlight's Barry Jenkins To Script Story Of First American Female Gold Medal Boxer Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 19, 2018). "'Black Panther' DP Rachel Morrison to Make Directorial Debut on Barry Jenkins Script 'Flint Strong'". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ N’Duka, Amanda (November 13, 2019). "Ryan Destiny To Lead The Rachel Morrison-Directed Boxing Drama 'Flint Strong'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 5, 2020). "Ice Cube to Star in Sports Drama 'Flint Strong'". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ Judy Greer Boards Universal’s Rachel Morrison Boxing Drama ‘Flint Strong’
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 14, 2020). "Universal Halts Production on Live-Action Films Including 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Due to Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ Morrison, Rachel (March 13, 2020). "I started this morning scouting an amazing set..." Instagram. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
External links
- American biographical films
- American films
- American boxing films
- American drama films
- American sports films
- Biographical films about sportspeople
- Cultural depictions of boxers
- Upcoming directorial debut films
- Drama films based on actual events
- English-language films
- Film productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films produced by Michael De Luca
- Films set in Michigan
- Sports films based on actual events
- Universal Pictures films
- Upcoming films