Benched (film) explained
Benched is a 2018 American sports drama film directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen and written by Richard Dresser, based on his play Rounding Third. The film stars John C. McGinley and Garret Dillahunt. Fred Roos was the producer, while Deaton and Flanigen made their feature film directing debut. It was released on August 17, 2018.[1] [2]
Cast
- John C. McGinley as Don[3]
- Garret Dillahunt as Michael[4]
- Darius Willis as Pete
- Carter Wallace as Rusty
- Jlynn Johnson as Carolyn
- Graham Schneider as Jimmy
- Keith Jamal Evans as Kahil
- Brogan Hall as Timmy
- Reid Murray as Opposing Player
- Hadley Maxwell as Opposing Player
Production
Principal photography on the film began in July 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.[5] [6]
Notes and References
- News: John C. McGinley and Garret Dillahunt Star in the Heartwarming Baseball Comedy 'Benched'. Fan Fest For Fans, By Fans. 2018-08-10. en-US.
- Web site: 2018-08-13 . Interview: 'Garret Dillahunt' Talks New Movie Benched . 2022-05-05 . RedCarpetCrash.com . en-US.
- News: Pedersen. Erik. John C. McGinley Coaches Youth Baseball Team In 'Rounding Third'. July 25, 2015. deadline.com. June 9, 2015.
- News: Pedersen. Erik. Garret Dillahunt Joins 'Rounding Third' & 'Come And Find Me'; Kal Penn Enrolls In 'Speech And Debate'. July 25, 2015. deadline.com. July 22, 2015.
- News: Evry. Max. Garret Dillahunt Joins John C. McGinley in Baseball Story Rounding Third. July 25, 2015. comingsoon.net. July 24, 2015.
- Web site: 2018-08-16 . Review: Length and verbosity sideline baseball drama 'Benched' . 2022-05-05 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
