There was a point when screenwriters Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz didn’t know if their film, the Liam Neeson thriller “The Marksman,” was even going to hit theaters after it wrapped production in the fall of 2019. The coronavirus nearly derailed release plans until Open Road Films came up with a bold move to release the film in January 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic. “When Danny and I first found out that our film was coming out in January, we were shocked. Clearly, it wasn’t what we had anticipated, but how could anyone see this coming?” Charles said. “But the more we talked with the studio and understood the release strategy, we understood how it made so much sense. And we’ve been so pleased to see the film find an audience and continue to do so as we’ve come out of the pandemic this year.” As it turned out,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Over the Borderline: Neeson Clashes with Customs and Cartels in Latest Thriller
By now a well-grooved subgenre unto itself, the Liam Neeson led cat-and-mouse carousel adds another stop with The Marksman, the sophomore effort from Robert Lorenz, last in the director’s chair for Trouble with the Curve (2012). The script from Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz seems designated more for Clint Eastwood’s background and age range than Neeson, here playing a Vietnam veteran widower languishing in socioeconomic despair on the Arizona/Mexico border.
But never mind the logic, for here is another Neeson vehicle wherein he plays a man with nothing left to lose while valiantly protecting the vulnerable in a narrative ill equipped with determining how exactly he’s supposed to exist beyond the end credits—it’s the kind of B-movie fodder which will likely be fondly remembered by the same aficionados who enjoy Charles Bronson’s 1980s output.
By now a well-grooved subgenre unto itself, the Liam Neeson led cat-and-mouse carousel adds another stop with The Marksman, the sophomore effort from Robert Lorenz, last in the director’s chair for Trouble with the Curve (2012). The script from Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz seems designated more for Clint Eastwood’s background and age range than Neeson, here playing a Vietnam veteran widower languishing in socioeconomic despair on the Arizona/Mexico border.
But never mind the logic, for here is another Neeson vehicle wherein he plays a man with nothing left to lose while valiantly protecting the vulnerable in a narrative ill equipped with determining how exactly he’s supposed to exist beyond the end credits—it’s the kind of B-movie fodder which will likely be fondly remembered by the same aficionados who enjoy Charles Bronson’s 1980s output.
- 1/14/2021
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Liam Neeson takes aim in this first look still from The Minuteman, the upcoming action-thriller from director Robert Lorenz.
Being shopped internationally by Voltage Pictures, the film sees the Taken star play a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is being produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven ...
Being shopped internationally by Voltage Pictures, the film sees the Taken star play a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is being produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven ...
- 11/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Liam Neeson takes aim in this first look still from The Minuteman, the upcoming action-thriller from director Robert Lorenz.
Being shopped internationally by Voltage Pictures, the film sees the Taken star play a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is being produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven ...
Being shopped internationally by Voltage Pictures, the film sees the Taken star play a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is being produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven ...
- 11/6/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Teresa Ruiz, who can currently be seen on Netflix’s Narcos spinoff, Narcos: Mexico, has been added to the cast of The Minuteman, an action thriller being led by Liam Neeson. Ruiz also joins co-stars Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba in the Sculptor Media pic directed by Robert Lorenz, who wrote the latest draft of the script that originated from Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The plot centers on a rancher (Neeson) on the Arizona border who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins (led by Raba) who’ve pursued him into the U.S.
Warren Goz and Eric Gold of Sculptor Media will finance and produce with Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello is the executive producer with Voltage Pictures’ Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter.
Ruiz, who also appeared in the political thriller series,...
The plot centers on a rancher (Neeson) on the Arizona border who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins (led by Raba) who’ve pursued him into the U.S.
Warren Goz and Eric Gold of Sculptor Media will finance and produce with Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello is the executive producer with Voltage Pictures’ Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter.
Ruiz, who also appeared in the political thriller series,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba get cast, Bruce Springsteen’s documentary gets a release; Kinepolis buys a Michigan movie chain; and Beyond Fest sets its lineup.
Castings
“Vikings” actress Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba (“Narcos”) have joined Liam Neeson in the action-thriller “The Minutemen.”
The movie will begin shooting on Sept. 9 in New Mexico and Ohio. The story follows a rancher, played by Neeson, who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who have pursued him into the Us. Raba will portray the leader of the assassins.
Robert Lorenz is directing from a screenplay written by Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz with the latest draft by Lorenz. Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold will finance and produce alongside Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello...
Castings
“Vikings” actress Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba (“Narcos”) have joined Liam Neeson in the action-thriller “The Minutemen.”
The movie will begin shooting on Sept. 9 in New Mexico and Ohio. The story follows a rancher, played by Neeson, who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins who have pursued him into the Us. Raba will portray the leader of the assassins.
Robert Lorenz is directing from a screenplay written by Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz with the latest draft by Lorenz. Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold will finance and produce alongside Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello...
- 9/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Vikings star Katheryn Winnick Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos) have joined the cast of The Minuteman, the action thriller starring Liam Neeson. The pic from Sculptor Media, being directed by Robert Lorenz, begins production next week in New Mexico and Ohio.
The pic follows a rancher (Neeson) on the Arizona border who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins (led by Raba) who’ve pursued him into the U.S. The screenplay is from Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz, with Lorenz penning the latest draft.
Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold will finance and produce with Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello is executive produce with Voltage Pictures’ Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter. Voltage is repping international sales.
Winnick, up next in the films Wander and Sean Penn’s Flag Day and working...
The pic follows a rancher (Neeson) on the Arizona border who becomes the unlikely defender of a young Mexican boy desperately fleeing the cartel assassins (led by Raba) who’ve pursued him into the U.S. The screenplay is from Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz, with Lorenz penning the latest draft.
Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold will finance and produce with Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello is executive produce with Voltage Pictures’ Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter. Voltage is repping international sales.
Winnick, up next in the films Wander and Sean Penn’s Flag Day and working...
- 9/3/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Katheryn Winnick and Narcos star Juan Pablo Raba are set to join Liam Neeson in Robert Lorenz's action-thriller The Minuteman.
The indie follows a rancher and Vietnam veteran, played by Neeson, who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel assassin (Raba). In addition to directing, Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, co-wrote the script with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz. Production is set to begin next week in Ohio and New Mexico.
Winnick appears in the upcoming films Flag Day, in which she stars alongside Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Miles ...
The indie follows a rancher and Vietnam veteran, played by Neeson, who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel assassin (Raba). In addition to directing, Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, co-wrote the script with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz. Production is set to begin next week in Ohio and New Mexico.
Winnick appears in the upcoming films Flag Day, in which she stars alongside Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Miles ...
Katheryn Winnick and Narcos star Juan Pablo Raba are set to join Liam Neeson in Robert Lorenz's action-thriller The Minuteman.
The indie follows a rancher and Vietnam veteran, played by Neeson, who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel assassin (Raba). In addition to directing, Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, co-wrote the script with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz. Production is set to begin next week in Ohio and New Mexico.
Winnick appears in the upcoming films Flag Day, in which she stars alongside Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Miles ...
The indie follows a rancher and Vietnam veteran, played by Neeson, who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel assassin (Raba). In addition to directing, Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, co-wrote the script with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz. Production is set to begin next week in Ohio and New Mexico.
Winnick appears in the upcoming films Flag Day, in which she stars alongside Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Miles ...
Roland Emmerich’s action-packed disaster movie “Moonfall” has been acquired by the joint venture between KKR and Fred Kogel. The unnamed new company, which will emerge from Tele München Group (Tmg), Universum Film, I&U TV and Wiedemann & Berg Film, will handle the theatrical release of “Moonfall” in Germany.
“Moonfall,” which was written by Emmerich, Spenser Cohen (“Extinction”) and Harald Kloser, is one of the several titles picked up by the new German banner rolling off Cannes.
Other films acquired by the joint venture include Robert Lorenz (“Trouble with the Curve”)’s “Minuteman” with Liam Neeson (“Taken”); Philip John (“Outlander”)’s “Let There Be Rock;” Derrick Borte (“American Dreamer”)’s “Unhinged;” and Jon S. Baird’s (“Stan & Ollie”) “Rotchild.”
Written by Chris Charles (“The Small Assassin”) and Danny Kravitz (“Power of Attorney”), “Minuteman” is an adrenaline-charged action thriller in which Neeson (pictured) plays a Vietnam veteran who takes a...
“Moonfall,” which was written by Emmerich, Spenser Cohen (“Extinction”) and Harald Kloser, is one of the several titles picked up by the new German banner rolling off Cannes.
Other films acquired by the joint venture include Robert Lorenz (“Trouble with the Curve”)’s “Minuteman” with Liam Neeson (“Taken”); Philip John (“Outlander”)’s “Let There Be Rock;” Derrick Borte (“American Dreamer”)’s “Unhinged;” and Jon S. Baird’s (“Stan & Ollie”) “Rotchild.”
Written by Chris Charles (“The Small Assassin”) and Danny Kravitz (“Power of Attorney”), “Minuteman” is an adrenaline-charged action thriller in which Neeson (pictured) plays a Vietnam veteran who takes a...
- 5/27/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
After making a Cannes splash with its acquisition of Roland Emmerich’s big budget sci-fi project Moonfall, the newly-formed German indie conglomerate founded by Kkr and Fred Kogel, has confirmed a series of further high-profile pick-ups made on the Croisette. They include Robert Lorenz’s The Minuteman starring Liam Neeson; feel-good comedy Let There Be Rock from UK helmer Philip John; the Lisa Ellzey-produced Unhinged with Russell Crowe; and Rothchild, a black comedy from Jon S Baird that stars Shia Labeouf and Mel Gibson.
The as-yet unnamed German studio, made up of Tele München Group, Universum Film & TV and Wiedemann & Berg Film, aggressively came to market and reps a key new player in the European major which saw a box office downturn in 2018. All of the titles acquired in Cannes will be released theatrically.
CEO Kogel says, “The Cannes Film Festival was the prelude to our purchasing activities with...
The as-yet unnamed German studio, made up of Tele München Group, Universum Film & TV and Wiedemann & Berg Film, aggressively came to market and reps a key new player in the European major which saw a box office downturn in 2018. All of the titles acquired in Cannes will be released theatrically.
CEO Kogel says, “The Cannes Film Festival was the prelude to our purchasing activities with...
- 5/27/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Production set for September in New Mexico, Ohio.
Liam Neeson will star in Robert upcoming action-thriller The Minuteman and Voltage Pictures will introduce the hot package to buyers on the Croisette next week.
Production is scheduled to begin in September on location in New Mexico and Ohio. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will jointly represent Us rights.
Lorenz directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz about a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy who is being hunted by the cartel.
The Minuteman is produced by Zero Gravity Management...
Liam Neeson will star in Robert upcoming action-thriller The Minuteman and Voltage Pictures will introduce the hot package to buyers on the Croisette next week.
Production is scheduled to begin in September on location in New Mexico and Ohio. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will jointly represent Us rights.
Lorenz directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz about a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy who is being hunted by the cartel.
The Minuteman is produced by Zero Gravity Management...
- 5/9/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Liam Neeson has returned to the action-star realm after nabbing the lead role in director Robert Lorenz's The Minuteman, with Voltage Pictures to shop the action thriller in Cannes to international buyers.
The Minuteman follows a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel. Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, will direct the film starting in September from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is Lorenz' follow-up to his directorial debut Trouble with the Curve, starring Eastwood, Amy Adams and John Goodman.
The film also ...
The Minuteman follows a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel. Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, will direct the film starting in September from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is Lorenz' follow-up to his directorial debut Trouble with the Curve, starring Eastwood, Amy Adams and John Goodman.
The film also ...
Liam Neeson has returned to the action-star realm after nabbing the lead role in director Robert Lorenz's The Minuteman, with Voltage Pictures to shop the action thriller in Cannes to international buyers.
The Minuteman follows a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel. Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, will direct the film starting in September from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is Lorenz' follow-up to his directorial debut Trouble with the Curve, starring Eastwood, Amy Adams and John Goodman.
The film also ...
The Minuteman follows a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by a cartel. Lorenz, Clint Eastwood's longtime producing partner, will direct the film starting in September from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz.
The Minuteman is Lorenz' follow-up to his directorial debut Trouble with the Curve, starring Eastwood, Amy Adams and John Goodman.
The film also ...
Liam Neeson is returning to familiar turf, starring in the independent action-thriller “The Minuteman” from director Robert Lorenz.
Voltage Pictures is on board to represent the movie at the Cannes Film Festival. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Neeson has starred in the “Taken” trilogy, along with “Widows,” “The Commuter,” “Run All Night” and “Cold Pursuit.” He’ll next be seen in “Men in Black: International.”
Production on “The Minuteman” will begin in September on location in New Mexico and Ohio. Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz, about a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel.
“The Minuteman” will be produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello will executive produce.
Voltage Pictures is on board to represent the movie at the Cannes Film Festival. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-represent the U.S. rights.
Neeson has starred in the “Taken” trilogy, along with “Widows,” “The Commuter,” “Run All Night” and “Cold Pursuit.” He’ll next be seen in “Men in Black: International.”
Production on “The Minuteman” will begin in September on location in New Mexico and Ohio. Lorenz directs from a script he co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz, about a retired Vietnam veteran who finds himself responsible for the life of a young boy being hunted by the cartel.
“The Minuteman” will be produced by Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams, alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello will executive produce.
- 5/9/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Liam Neeson has been set to star in The Minuteman, an action thriller to be directed by Robert Lorenz, the frequent Clint Eastwood collaborator who has three Oscar nominations as a producer for American Sniper, Letters From Iwo Jima and Mystic River. Production on the new pic is set to begin in September on location in New Mexico and Ohio.
Voltage Pictures will rep international rights to the film at the upcoming Cannes film market. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-rep U.S. rights.
Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams will produce alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello will executive produce with Voltage CEO Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter.
The pic marks Lorenz’s follow-up directing effort after 2012’s Trouble With the Curve, which starred Eastwood and Amy Adams. He co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz...
Voltage Pictures will rep international rights to the film at the upcoming Cannes film market. CAA and UTA Independent Film Group will co-rep U.S. rights.
Zero Gravity Management’s Tai Duncan and Mark Williams will produce alongside Sculptor Media’s Warren Goz and Eric Gold. Raven Capital Management’s James Masciello will executive produce with Voltage CEO Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter.
The pic marks Lorenz’s follow-up directing effort after 2012’s Trouble With the Curve, which starred Eastwood and Amy Adams. He co-wrote with Chris Charles and Danny Kravitz...
- 5/9/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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