| 1992 | |
| Director: | Ariel Vromen |
| Story: | Sascha Penn |
| Cinematography: | Frank G. DeMarco |
| Editing: | Danny Rafic |
| Music: | Gilad Benamram |
| Distributor: | Lionsgate |
| Runtime: | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
1992 is an upcoming American drama film directed by Ariel Vromen and written by Sascha Penn and Vromen from a story by Penn.[2] The film stars Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, and Ray Liotta. The working title of the film, April 29, 1992, refers to the first night of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which is when and where the film is set. The title was later simplified to 1992.
The film is scheduled to be given a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 30, 2024.
In 1992, Mercer endeavors to restore his life and relationship with his son during the unrest following the Rodney King verdict. Meanwhile, in another part of town, a father and son confront their troubled relationship by planning a perilous heist at Mercer's workplace. As tensions in Los Angeles escalate and chaos ensues, the two families cross paths.[3]
In August 2015, it was reported that Ice Cube and O'Shea Jackson Jr. would star in the film, then titled April 29, 1992, with Will Packer producing, Donovan Marsh directing and Lionsgate serving as distributor.[4] However, Cube's publicist released a statement confirming that Cube and Jackson have no involvement with the film.[5]
In March 2021, it was announced that Vromen would direct the film.[6] In July 2021, it was announced that Gibson, Liotta and Eastwood were cast in the film.[7] In September 2021, it was announced that Beasley was cast in the film and that filming was underway in Bulgaria and Los Angeles.[8] In February 2022, it was announced that Ammanuel and Arnold were cast in the film.[9]
Collider reported that Liotta completed the filming of his scenes before his death in May 2022.[10]
1992 is scheduled to be given a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 30, 2024.[11]