Flint Strong

Flint Strong is an upcoming American sports biopic film directed by Rachel Morrison.

Flint Strong
Directed byRachel Morrison
Produced by
Screenplay byBarry Jenkins
Based onT-Rex
by Zackary Canepari
Drea Cooper
Starring
CinematographyKatelin Arizmendi[1]
Production
company
De Luca Productions
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Claressa “T-Rex” Shields trains to box in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Cast

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 casted as Shields.[4] On February 5, 2020, Ice Cube was casted 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]

References
  1. https://freethework.com/article/get-to-know-dp-kate-arizmendi-interview
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. N’Duka, Amanda (November 13, 2019). "Ryan Destiny To Lead The Rachel Morrison-Directed Boxing Drama 'Flint Strong'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. Kroll, Justin (February 5, 2020). "Ice Cube to Star in Sports Drama 'Flint Strong'". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  6. Judy Greer Boards Universal’s Rachel Morrison Boxing Drama ‘Flint Strong’
  7. Kroll, Justin (March 14, 2020). "Universal Halts Production on Live-Action Films Including 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Due to Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  8. Morrison, Rachel (March 13, 2020). "I started this morning scouting an amazing set by @keenkenzie that we were due to shoot next week. Then as we walked a stage space, @sk.buell told us in a bit of a panic that in advance of the orange fucker's national address, all of us with families in the US needed to get out now. I raced to my apartment to pack and am now at the airport digesting the shock and dispair. We have two incredible days in the can and a beautiful cast and crew with the most amazing energy and spirit. I have been working tirelessly on this film for better part of a year. I am proud of all we have accomplished already. I am gutted by this turn of events. I am bolstered by thought of being with my family and the knowledge that health is more important than any film. And I can't wait to get through this 'showpocalypse' and back to my other family, team Flint Strong/T-Rex". Instagram. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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