57 Seconds
57 Seconds is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Rusty Cundieff, written by Macon Blair, and starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman.[2][3][4][5] It is based on the story "Fallen Angel" by Edwin Charles Tubb.[6][7][8] Freeman is also reported to have been "writing parts of the script."[9]
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| Directed by | Rusty Cundieff |
| Written by | Macon Blair |
| Based on | "Fallen Angel" by Edwin Charles Tubb |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Andrew Strahorn |
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| Music by | Nathan Furst |
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| Distributed by | Highland Film Group |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.3 million[1] |
Premise
Blogger Franklin Fausti thwarts an attack against Anton Burrell, a visionary tech guru he has been given a chance to interview. He finds a ring that Burrell dropped and discovers that it gives its wearer the ability to travel 57 seconds into the past. With Burrell's help, Franklin decides to use it to take revenge against the pharmaceutical company that was responsible for his sister's death.[10]
Cast
- Josh Hutcherson as Franklin Fausti[11]
- Morgan Freeman as Anton Burrell[10]
- Lovie Simone[12]
- Greg Germann[12]
- Bevin Bru[12]
- Sammi Rotibi[12]
- Mark Jacobson[12]
- D.A. Obahor[12]
- David Kallaway[12]
- AJ Rome[12]
- Kenneth Kynt Bryan[12]
- Matthew Jayson Cwern[12]
- Marcus Brown[12]
Production
Filming began on April 11, 2022, in Lafayette, Louisiana.[13][14][15][16]
The Acadiana Advocate reported that Freeman was reportedly seen in Lafayette in March 2022, allegedly scouting locations for the film.[9]
References
- "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "57 Seconds" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. March 22, 2022. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- Thorington, Brooke (March 25, 2022). "Production starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson to be filmed in Lafayette". Louisiana Radio Network. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Daigle, Adam (March 23, 2022). "Filming for movie starring Morgan Freeman to start next month in Lafayette". The Acadiana Advocate. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- KATC News (March 23, 2022). "Lafayette to be location for film starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson". KATC. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Seigh, Steve (February 9, 2022). "57 Seconds: Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson to star in tech thriller". JoBlo.com. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Taylor Potter, William (March 23, 2022). "Morgan Freeman movie being shot in Lafayette, could bring $8.5 million to the city". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Luchies, Adam (February 9, 2022). "Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'". Collider. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Grater, Tom (February 9, 2022). "Morgan Freeman & Josh Hutcherson Starring In Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'; Highland Launches EFM Sales". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Taylor, Claire (March 18, 2022). "Morgan Freeman set to star in sci-fi movie being filmed in Lafayette". The Acadiana Advocate. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Ritman, Alex (February 9, 2022). "Berlin: Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson to Lead Time-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Chhikara, Mudit (February 10, 2022). "Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson Teaming Up for Time Travel Thriller 57 Seconds". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- Horst, Carole (May 22, 2022). "Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson Team on Time-Bending Thriller '57 Seconds' in First Look Photo". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- Reed, Chris (April 12, 2022). "Actor Morgan Freeman Spotted in Lafayette Restaurant [PHOTO]". KHXT. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- Taylor Potter, William (April 13, 2022). "57 Seconds: Morgan Freeman, cast and crew descend upon Lafayette". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- "Actor Morgan Freeman filming 57 Seconds in Lafayette". Plaquemine Post South. April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- Taylor Potter, William (April 28, 2022). "Movie studio behind Morgan Freeman film spent more than $3.2 million in Acadiana since 2015". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
External links
- 57 Seconds at IMDb