The Unbreakable Boy movie release date

The Unbreakable Boy
Directed byJon Gunn
Screenplay byJon Gunn
Based onThe Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love
by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory
Produced by

  • Kevin Downes
  • Andrew Erwin
  • Jon Erwin
  • Jerilyn Esquibel
  • Peter Facinelli

Starring

  • Zachary Levi
  • Meghann Fahy
  • Jacob Laval
  • Drew Powell
  • Gavin Warren
  • Patricia Heaton

CinematographyKristopher Kimlin
Edited byParker Adams
Music byPancho Burgos-Goizueta

Production
companies

  • Kingdom Story Company
  • Lionsgate

CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Unbreakable Boy is an upcoming American drama film[1] directed and written by Jon Gunn. It is based on the book of the same name The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love, authored by Scott Michael LeRette and Suzy Flory, which is based on a true story.[2][3][4] The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role.

The film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate.[2][5][6][7]

Premise[edit]

Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy.[2][8][9]

Cast[edit]

  • Zachary Levi as Scott, Austin's father
  • Jacob Laval as Austin LeRette
  • Meghann Fahy
  • Peter Facinelli
  • Drew Powell
  • Gavin Warren as Logan LeRette
  • Pilot Bunch as Tyler
  • Patricia Heaton

Production[edit]

The Unbreakable Boy was announced on November 13, 2020 by the Erwin brothers.[10] On November 17, 2020, it was announced that Zachary Levi would star in the film.[11] On November 20, 2020, it was announced that Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, and Patricia Heaton have joined the cast.[12] The filming was completed in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2021.[5]

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Pancho Burgos-Goizueta would score the film.[7]

Release[edit]

The film was originally scheduled to be theatrically released on March 18, 2022,[2][5][6][7] but was pulled from Lionsgate's release schedule in March 2022 with no release date currently attached.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 17, 2020). "Zachary Levi Joins 'The Unbreakable Boy' Movie From Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 30, 2021). "Lionsgate Dates Nicolas Cage Satire 'Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' & Kingdom Story Movies". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Kostopoulos, Elyssa (November 19, 2020). "Film, 'The Unbreakable Boy', starring Zachary Levi, shares the raucously tender, true story of living with a debilitating condition". RUSSH. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  4. ^ LeRette, Scott Michael; Flory, Suzy (2018). The Unbreakable Boy. HarperCollins. ISBN 9781400207565.
  5. ^ a b c McDonnell, Bandy (July 3, 2021). "Release dates revealed for 'American Underdog' and 'Unbreakable Boy', more Oklahoma movie news". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "'Downtown Abbey 2' Pushed From Holiday Release to March 2022 Debut". MSN. Retrieved July 18, 2022.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b c "Pancho Burgos-Goizueta Scoring Jon Gunn's 'The Unbreakable Boy'". Film Music Reporter. November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  8. ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 17, 2020). "Zachary Levi to Star in 'The Unbreakable Boy' Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (November 17, 2020). "Zachary Levi to Star in 'The Unbreakable Boy' Family Drama for Lionsgate". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Erwin Brothers Announce New Film 'The Unbreakable Boy' About Inspiring, Optimistic Boy With Autism". BCNN1- Black Christian News Network. November 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Welk, Brian (November 17, 2020). "Zachary Levi to Star as Father of Autistic Son in 'The Unbreakable Boy'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  12. ^ D'Nuka, Amanda (November 20, 2020). "Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Patricia Heaton & More Join Zachary Levi in 'The Unbreakable Boy'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  13. ^ Bonfield, Thomas (March 10, 2022). "Release of 'The Unbreakable Boy' Pushed Back". Christian Film Blog. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2022.

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Who is playing The Unbreakable Boy?

The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role. The film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate.

Is The Unbreakable Boy a true story?

The Unbreakable Boy is based on Scott Michael LeRette's true-story of the same name. Working with New York Times best-selling author, Susy Flory, the novel's remarkable candour is one for the ages. The film will enter production shortly, under the Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate banner.

What is the movie called with the autistic boy?

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is a film based on a novel and follows the journey of an autistic young boy, who goes on a journey to find one last letter following his father's death in the 9/11 attack shortly into the movie.

Where was The Unbreakable Boy filmed?

Over the course of its 23-day shoot in Oklahoma, which wrapped on Dec. 18, 2020, “The Unbreakable Boy” created more than 150 local jobs as filming took place in Oklahoma City, Norman, Midwest City, Okarche, Guthrie, El Reno and Bethany, according to the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.