1992 (film) explained

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.

Synopsis

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]

Cast

Production

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]

Release

1992 is scheduled to be given a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 30, 2024.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1992. 2024-07-03 . Lionsgate Publicity.
  2. Web site: April 29, 1992 . August 28, 2023 . Writers Guild of America West.
  3. Web site: 1992 Official Movie Website . lionsgate.com . . July 3, 2024 .
  4. Kit. Borys. Ice Cube and Son to Reunite on L.A. Riots Thriller (Exclusive). August 20, 2015. The Hollywood Reporter. August 13, 2023.
  5. Kroll. Justin. Ice Cube Denies Report About L.A. Riots Movie. August 20, 2015. Variety. August 13, 2023.
  6. Donnelly. Matt. Ariel Vromen to Direct Sascha Penn-Scripted LA Riots Thriller ‘April 29, 1992’ (EXCLUSIVE). March 2, 2021. Variety. August 11, 2023.
  7. Donnelly. Matt. Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood Join Ariel Vromen’s ‘April 29, 1992’ (EXCLUSIVE). July 6, 2021. Variety. August 11, 2023.
  8. Web site: Hipes. Patrick. Michael Beasley Joins Ariel Vroman’s L.A. Riots Drama ‘April 29, 1992’. September 3, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. August 11, 2023.
  9. Vlessing. Etan. Christopher Ammanuel Boards L.A. Uprising Thriller ‘April 29, 1992’ (Exclusive). February 24, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter. August 11, 2023.
  10. Web site: Gaughan. Liam. Ray Liotta's Greatest Roles, From 'Goodfellas' to 'The Place Beyond the Pines'. May 27, 2022. Collider. August 11, 2023.
  11. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. '1992', One Of Ray Liotta's Final Films, Sets Late Summer Release With Lionsgate; Snoop Dogg Boards As EP. July 1, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. July 1, 2024.