Sovereign (film) explained

Sovereign
Director:Christian Swegal
Producer:Nick Moceri
Starring:Nick Offerman
Jacob Tremblay
Dennis Quaid
Nancy Travis
Music:James McAlister
Cinematography:Dustin Lane
Editing:Kristan Sprague
Studio:All Night Diner
Distributor:Briarcliff Entertainment
Country:United States
Language:English

Sovereign is an upcoming American action crime drama film written and directed by Christian Swegal and starring Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid and Nancy Travis.

Premise

"Based on real events, the story follows a father and son (Offerman and Tremblay) who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, as they venture across the country and find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police (Dennis Quaid) that sets off an intense manhunt with tragic consequences."

Cast

Production

In February 2023, it was announced that Offerman, Tremblay and Quaid were cast in the film.[2]

In May 2023, it was announced that Briarcliff Entertainment acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[3]

Filming occurred in Fayetteville, Arkansas in February 2024.[4] Filming also occurred that same month in Lincoln, Arkansas.[5] Filming also occurred in Springdale, Arkansas in March 2024.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nancy Travis & Felix Avitia Join 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' NBC Pilot. Denise. Petski. April 29, 2024.
  2. Ritman. Alex. Berlin: Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid Team for Crime Thriller 'Sovereign' (Exclusive). February 15, 2023. The Hollywood Reporter. March 4, 2024.
  3. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid & Jacob Tremblay Thriller 'Sovereign' Acquired By Briarcliff Entertainment – Cannes. May 22, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. March 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay shooting movie in Fayetteville. February 28, 2024. KFSM-TV. March 4, 2024.
  5. News: Kutter. Lynn. Lincoln OKs use of building for scenes in movie featuring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid. February 29, 2024. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. March 4, 2024.
  6. News: Gaspeny. Al. Teachers, students see movie production up close as 'Sovereign' films at Elmdale Elementary in Springdale. March 2, 2024. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. March 4, 2024.