Blackout (2022 film) explained

Director:	Sam Macaroni
Producer:	Michael Mendelsohn Jim Steele
Starring:	Josh Duhamel Abbie Cornish Nick Nolte Omar Chaparro
Music:	Brandon Campbell
Distributor:	Netflix
Runtime:	81 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Blackout is a 2022 American action crime thriller film directed by Sam Macaroni and starring Josh Duhamel, Abbie Cornish, Nick Nolte and Omar Chaparro.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Synopsis

An undercover DEA agent wakes up with amnesia in a Mexican mental institution. While several drug cartels are looking for him, he gradually remembers his identity, though he's skeptical about some aspects.

Cast

• Josh Duhamel as Cain^[1]
• Abbie Cornish as Anna^[1]
• Nick Nolte as DEA Agent Ethan McCoy^[1]
• Omar Chaparro
• Bárbara de Regil
• Jose Sefami
• Hernan Del Riego

Production

Principal photography began in Mexico City on November 5, 2020.^[4]

Release

The film was released on Netflix on October 12, 2022.^[5]

Reception

The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. 'Blackout': Josh Duhamel, Abbie Cornish, Nick Nolte & Omar Chaparro To Star In Mexico City-Set Action-Thriller – AFM. 28 October 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 8 November 2020.
2. Web site: Josh Duhamel, Abbie Cornish to lead action thriller Blackout. 30 October 2020. Outlook. 9 November 2020.
3. Web site: Kay. Jeremy. XYZ Films to launch world sales at AFM on Josh Duhamel thriller 'Blackout'. 28 October 2020. Screen Daily. 8 November 2020.
4. Web site: Wiseman. Andreas. 'Blackout': Mexican Star Barbara De Regil Among Cast To Join Action-Thriller — AFM. 5 November 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 8 November 2020.
5. Web site: Jerva. John M.. BLACKOUT: Josh Duhamel Turns On His Inner Action Star in the Trailer for the High-Octane Netflix Actioner!. October 1, 2022. Action-Flix. October 2, 2022.
6. Web site: Blackout. Rotten Tomatoes. May 15, 2023.