The Unbreakable Boy Explained

The Unbreakable Boy
Director:Jon Gunn
Cinematography:Kristopher Kimlin
Editing:Parker Adams
Music:Pancho Burgos-Goizueta
Studio:Kingdom Story Company
Distributor:Lionsgate
Country:United States
Language:English

The Unbreakable Boy is an upcoming American drama film[1] directed and written by Jon Gunn. It is based on the book The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love, authored by Scott Michael LeRette and Suzy Flory, which is based on a true story.[2] [3] [4] The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role.

After being delayed for four years from both its first trailer in late 2021, and its original March 2022 release date, the film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate[2] [5] [6] [7] on February 21, 2025.[8]

Premise

Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy.[2] [9] [10]

Cast

Production

The Unbreakable Boy was announced on November 13, 2020 by the Erwin brothers.[11] Four days later, it was announced that Zachary Levi would star in the film.[12] Another three days later, it was announced that Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, and Patricia Heaton have joined the cast.[13] The filming was completed in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.[5]

On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Pancho Burgos-Goizueta would score the film.[7]

Release

The film was originally scheduled to be theatrically released on March 18, 2022,[2] [5] [6] [7] but was pulled from Lionsgate's release schedule eight days before its release without a new release date.[14] In January 2024, it was announced that the film would now be released on February 21, 2025.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zachary Levi Joins 'The Unbreakable Boy' Movie From Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company. Deadline Hollywood. November 17, 2020. Amanda. N'Duka. July 18, 2022. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118233302/https://deadline.com/2020/11/zachary-levi-the-unbreakable-boy-lionsgate-kingdom-story-company-1234617276/. live.
  2. Web site: Lionsgate Dates Nicolas Cage Satire 'Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' & Kingdom Story Movies. Deadline Hollywood. June 30, 2021. Anthony. D'Alessandro. July 18, 2022. June 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210630213015/https://deadline.com/2021/06/lionsgate-dates-nicolas-cage-satire-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent-kingdom-story-movies-1234784453/. live.
  3. Web site: Film, 'The Unbreakable Boy', starring Zachary Levi, shares the raucously tender, true story of living with a debilitating condition. November 19, 2020. RUSSH. Elyssa. Kostopoulos. July 18, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223084523/https://www.russh.com/the-unbreakable-boy-film/. live.
  4. Book: The Unbreakable Boy. Scott Michael. LeRette. Suzy. Flory. 2018. HarperCollins. 9781400207565. en-US.
  5. Web site: Release dates revealed for 'American Underdog' and 'Unbreakable Boy', more Oklahoma movie news. The Oklahoman. July 3, 2021. Bandy. McDonnell. July 18, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223084514/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2021/07/03/release-dates-revealed-american-underdog-and-unbreakable-boy-more-oklahoma-movie-news/7837748002/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Downtown Abbey 2' Pushed From Holiday Release to March 2022 Debut. MSN. July 18, 2022.
  7. Web site: Pancho Burgos-Goizueta Scoring Jon Gunn's 'The Unbreakable Boy'. Film Music Reporter. November 29, 2021. July 18, 2022.
  8. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2024-01-24 . Lionsgate Sets Winter 2025 Release For Kingdom Story's 'The Unbreakable Boy' . 2024-01-24 . Deadline . en-US.
  9. News: Zachary Levi to Star in 'The Unbreakable Boy' Drama. The Hollywood Reporter. November 17, 2020. Etan. Vlessing. July 18, 2022. July 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718233805/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zachary-levi-to-star-in-the-unbreakable-boy-drama-4093708/. live.
  10. News: Zachary Levi to Star in 'The Unbreakable Boy' Family Drama for Lionsgate. Variety. Dave. McNary. November 17, 2020. July 18, 2022. July 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718233806/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/zachary-levi-unbreakable-boy-lionsgate-1234833938/. live.
  11. Web site: Erwin Brothers Announce New Film 'The Unbreakable Boy' About Inspiring, Optimistic Boy With Autism. November 13, 2020. BCNN1- Black Christian News Network. July 18, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223100248/https://blackchristiannews.com/2020/11/erwin-brothers-announce-new-film-the-unbreakable-boy-about-inspiring-optimistic-boy-with-autism/. live.
  12. Web site: Zachary Levi to Star as Father of Autistic Son in 'The Unbreakable Boy'. TheWrap. November 17, 2020. Brian. Welk. July 18, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223100232/https://www.thewrap.com/zachary-levi-to-star-as-father-to-autistic-son-in-the-unbreakable-boy-for-kingdom-story-and-lionsgate/. live.
  13. Web site: Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Patricia Heaton & More Join Zachary Levi in 'The Unbreakable Boy'. Deadline Hollywood. November 20, 2020. Amanda. D'Nuka. July 18, 2022. December 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223100225/https://deadline.com/2020/11/jacob-laval-meghann-fahy-peter-facinelli-patricia-heaton-zachary-levi-the-unbreakable-boy-1234619705/. live.
  14. Web site: Release of 'The Unbreakable Boy' Pushed Back. Christian Film Blog. March 10, 2022. Thomas. Bonfield. July 18, 2022. July 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718233807/https://www.christianfilmblog.com/post/release-of-the-unbreakable-boy-pushed-back. live.

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