Not Without Hope is an upcoming American survival thriller film directed by Joe Carnahan starring Zachary Levi as Nick Schuyler, the real-life sole survivor of a 2009 boating accident that took the lives of NFL football players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith. The screenplay was written by E. Nicholas Mariani and Joe Carnahan and is based on Schuyler and Jeré Longman's 2010 nonfiction book of the same title.[1][2]
| Not Without Hope | |
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| Directed by | Joe Carnahan |
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| Starring | Zachary Levi |
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| Distributed by | Highland Film Group |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast edit
- Zachary Levi as Nick Schuyler[1]
- Logan Kellogg as Ship Captain
- Josh Duhamel as Timothy Close[2]
- JoBeth Williams[2]
- Quentin Plair as Marquis Cooper[2]
- Terrence Terrell as Corey Smith[2]
- Marshall Cook as Will Bleakley[2]
- Floriana Lima[2]
Production edit
In June 2020, it was reported that Miles Teller was initially cast as Schuyler, with Rupert Wainwright directing and E. Nicholas Mariani writing the screenplay.[3] Filming was scheduled to begin in the Dominican Republic in August 2020. However, it was reported that month that Wainwright was no longer directing due to creative differences.[4] Teller left the project due to production delays that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
In February 2023, it was announced that Levi was cast as Schuyler, with Carnahan directing.[1] In June 2023, it was announced that Duhamel, Williams, Plair, Terrell, Cook and Lima were also cast in the film.[2]
Filming occurred in Malta in June 2023.[2][5] The film was shot entirely in Malta.[6]
Principal photography wrapped in Malta in June 2023, prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c Ritman, Alex (February 8, 2023). "Berlin: Zachary Levi to Star in Survival Thriller 'Not Without Hope' for 'The Grey' Director Joe Carnahan (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Lang, Brent (June 15, 2023). "Josh Duhamel Joins Joe Carnahan's Survival Thriller 'Not Without Hope'(EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (June 12, 2020). "Miles Teller to Produce, Star in Survival Movie 'Not Without Hope'; Russell Wilson, Ciara Exec Producing (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Lang, Brent (August 4, 2020). "Rupert Wainwright Out as Director of Miles Teller Survival Drama 'Not Without Hope' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Rajput, Priyanca (June 19, 2023). "Joe Carnahan's survival thriller Not Without Hope filming in Malta". KFTV.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "FNE Malta Focus 2023: American Film Not Without Hope Shot Entirely in Malta Using 78 Local Crew". Film New Europe Association. June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 9, 2023). "Toronto First Look: Zachary Levi Stars in Survivor Thriller 'Not Without Hope'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
