Motor City (film) explained

Director:	Potsy Ponciroli
Starring:	Alan Ritchson
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Motor City is an upcoming American action thriller film written by Chad St. John, directed by Potsy Ponciroli and starring Alan Ritchson.

Cast

• Alan Ritchson as John Miller
• Shailene Woodley
• Ben Foster
• Pablo Schreiber

Production

St. John's script was included in the 2009 Black List; in 2011, the film was at its early development stages as a potential Warner Bros. project, with Albert Hughes attached as director and Chris Evans being offered the lead role by the studio.^[1]

In May 2023, it was announced that Ritchson was cast in the film, with Timur Bekmambetov then announced as the director.^[2] In May 2024, it was announced that directorial duties were shifted from Bekmambetov to Ponciroli and that Woodley, Foster and Schreiber were added to the cast.^[3] It was also reported in May 2024 that filming would begin on July 10 and would occur in New Jersey and al-Ula.^[4]

NJ.com reported in August 2024 that filming was then occurring in New Jersey.^[5] Foster revealed in September that same year that the film reportedly contains only "five lines of dialogue."^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Parker. Cat. Chris Evans Eyes Motor City. August 3, 2011. MovieWeb. October 10, 2024.
2. Barraclough. Leo. ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson to Lead Timur Bekmambetov’s Action Thriller ‘Motor City’ From Stampede, Black Bear Intl. (EXCLUSIVE). May 3, 2023. Variety. October 10, 2024.
3. Barraclough. Leo. Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber Join Action Thriller ‘Motor City’ From Stampede Ventures (EXCLUSIVE). May 10, 2024. Variety. October 10, 2024.
4. AlUla to have starring role in ‘Motor City’ to be filmed in Saudi Arabia. May 11, 2024. Arab News. October 10, 2024.
5. Web site: Kuperinsky. Amy. Detroit-set ‘Motor City’ action thriller movie filming in N.J.. August 1, 2024. NJ.com. October 10, 2024.
6. Web site: McPherson. Chris. ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s Next Big Movie, 'Motor City,' Is a “Virtually Silent, Rock Disco Revenge Movie”. September 6, 2024. Collider. October 10, 2024.