Screenplay by John Pollono | ||
Produced by Jake GyllenhaalMichel LitvakScott SilverTodd LiebermanDavid Hoberman Based on Strongerby Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter Starring Jake GyllenhaalTatiana MaslanyMiranda RichardsonClancy Brown | ||
Stronger is an upcoming American drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, based on the book of the same name by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown. It follows a man who loses his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and must adjust to his new life.
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It is scheduled to be released on September 22, 2017, by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.
Plot
After losing his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, Jeff Bauman (Gyllenhaal) attempts to walk again and adjust to his new circumstances.
Cast
Production
On July 14, 2014, it was reported that Lionsgate was developing a film based on Jeff Bauman's memoir Stronger, with playwright John Pollono writing the script. On July 17, 2015, David Gordon Green signed on to direct the film. On July 29, 2015, it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to play Bauman. On October 7, 2015, it was reported that Tatiana Maslany was in talks to play Bauman's girlfriend Erin Hurley. On February 2, 2016, Bold Films signed on to produce and finance the film. On April 5, 2016, Miranda Richardson and Clancy Brown joined the film as Bauman's mother and father, respectively. That same month, Frankie Shaw joined the cast.
Filming
Stronger began filming in Boston on April 4, 2016.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on September 22, 2017, by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions.