Dwayne Johnson is set to star and produce Bird is freean action drama directed by Greg Koedar for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Artists Equity Banner.
Gil Netter will also produce the picture, which was also written by Koedar (Singing singing, Train dreams). “Bird is free The film follows a Las Vegas motorcyclist who hides his dementia diagnosis from everyone, including his mechanic brother, as he risks everything in one last jump. “The film examines and confronts the mind’s vast mysteries and the beauty and power of seeking help before it’s too late,” reads a synopsis from the producers.
“Bird is free It is a gift in many ways. A symbol of the sacred beauty of life, as well as the harsh and harsh reality of life. The topic of Bird is free “This has become very personal for Greg Koidar and I as we begin to untangle this fateful journey together,” Johnson said in a statement.
The film continues the path Johnson has taken in recent years. the Jumanji The actor took some time out from playing blockbuster action heroes to star in Benny Safdie’s film Crushing machine Like Mark Kerr, an early MMA fighter whose life took a dark turn.
His upcoming releases include live events Moana and Jumanji: Open Worldbesides lizard music, Written and directed by Safadi. Script for Bird is free It was originally by John Boyer, with an earlier draft coming from Peanut butter hawk Writer-directors Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nelson, before Koedar did rewrites.
Artists Equity is producing alongside Fifth Season, Johnson for Seven Bucks Productions, and Kwedar and Clint Bentley for Ethos.
“Greg is one of the most exciting writer-directors today, and Dwayne is an extraordinary talent and personality,” Affleck and Damon said in a joint statement. “We are so excited that they have chosen to make this with us and can’t wait to share the finished film with audiences.”
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