Unstoppable (2024 film)

Unstoppable
Release poster
Directed byWilliam Goldenberg
Screenplay by
  • Eric Champnella
  • Alex Harris
  • John Hindman
Based onUnstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion
by Anthony Robles
Austin Murphy
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySalvatore Totino
Edited byBrett M. Reed
Music byAlexandre Desplat
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release dates
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06) (TIFF)
  • December 6, 2024 (2024-12-06)
(United States)
Running time
123 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unstoppable is a 2024 American biographical sports drama film directed by William Goldenberg in his feature directorial debut. Written by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman, it is based on the 2012 book of the same name by Anthony Robles (who also serves as producer) and Austin Murphy. It is produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon through Artists Equity, and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas through Nuyorican Productions. It stars Jharrel Jerome as Robles,[2] with a supporting cast that includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, and Don Cheadle.[3][4]

Unstoppable had its premiere in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, followed by a limited theatrical release on December 6, 2024 by Amazon MGM Studios, and will release on Prime Video January 16, 2025.

Cast

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Production

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In April 2014, David Crockett & Andy Fraser acquired the rights to adapt Unstoppable: From Underdog To Undefeated: How I Became A Champion with Eric Champnella writing the script.[5]

In September 2018, Jason Mitchell was cast as Anthony Robles.[6]

In November 2019, 101 Studios acquired the rights to the film, with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia set to produce under their Seven Bucks Productions banner.[7]

The project was once again announced in March 2023, with William Goldenberg as director in his directorial debut. Goldenberg has collaborated with filmmaker Ben Affleck as a film editor for Gone Baby Gone, Argo, Live by Night, and Air. Affleck and Matt Damon served as producers through the Artists Equity banner. It was also announced that Jennifer Lopez would star in the film, with Jharrel Jerome playing Robles, replacing Mitchell.[8][9]

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in May 2023, but was halted two weeks later due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[10] On December 12, 2023, principal photography resumed after the end of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, with Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, and Bobby Cannavale joining the cast.[11] On January 14, 2024, it was announced that principal photography had wrapped.[12]

Release

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Unstoppable had its premiere as part of the Gala section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1][13] The film will be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 73% of 30 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[14]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Middleburg Film Festival October 20, 2024 Rising Star Award Jharrel Jerome Honored [15]
Philadelphia Film Festival October 28, 2024 Student Choice Award Unstoppable Won [16]
Savannah Film Festival November 2, 2024 Lumiere Award Jharrel Jerome Honored [17]
Winter IndieWire Honors December 5, 2024 Maverick Award Jennifer Lopez Won [18]
Celebration of Cinema and Television December 9, 2024 Breakthrough Actor Award Jharrel Jerome Won [19]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Unstoppable". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 17, 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 16, 2023). "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 5, 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ Team, The Deadline (April 4, 2014). "'The Town' Producer David Crockett & Andy Fraser Option 'Unstoppable'". Deadline.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 13, 2018). "Jason Mitchell To Star As Inspirational NCAA Wrestling Champ Anthony Robles In Biopic 'Unstoppable'". Deadline.
  7. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (November 6, 2019). "Dwayne Johnson & Dany Garcia's Seven Bucks Teams With 101 Studios For 'Unstoppable;' Incredible Tale Of Wrestler Anthony Robles". Deadline.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 16, 2023). "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 17, 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 31, 2023). "Jennifer Lopez Pic 'Unstoppable' Halts Production For Day Amid WGA Picketing". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 5, 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. ^ Salvatore Totino (January 14, 2024). "That's a wrap #Unstoppable @artistsequity #williamgoldbergspecial thank you to the team james Goldman @khfilms @raymond_milazzo @imgalpal @kevinjsun Ryan , Mike, Amanda ,Hannah @tunafishtaco @keslowcamera @levelgripco and his team. John Moore and his team @jessegreenphoto. Could not have done it with this incredible team. Thank you !!!". Instagram.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2024). "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece By Piece', More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Unstoppable". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 12, 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  15. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 Middleburg Film Festival Honorees Include RaMell Ross, Danielle Deadwyler; Ed Lachman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". AwardsWatch. September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  16. ^ https://filmadelphia.org/news/pff33-award-winning-films/
  17. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival Honorees Include Steve McQueen, Karla Sofía Gascón and Sebastian Stan". AwardsWatch. September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  18. ^ Jones, Kate Erbland,Marcus (November 14, 2024). "Denis Villeneuve, Pamela Anderson, Steve McQueen, and More to Be Celebrated at IndieWire Honors". IndieWire. Retrieved November 15, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "The Critics Choice Association Announces Full Slate of Honorees for the 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television – Critics Choice Awards". Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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