Captive (2015 film)

Captive
Directed by Jerry Jameson
Produced by Lucas Akoskin
Terry Botwick
Alex Garcia
David Oyelowo
Ken Wales
Katrina Wolfe
Written by Brian Bird
Starring David Oyelowo
Kate Mara
Michael K. Williams
Leonor Varela
Jessica Oyelowo
Mimi Rogers
Music by Jonny Greenwood
Cinematography Luis David Sansans
Edited by Melissa Kent
Production
companies
BN Films
1019 Entertainment
Brightside Entertainment
Yoruba Saxon Productions
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
  • September 18, 2015 (US)
Country United States
Language English

Captive is an upcoming American crime-drama thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the non-fiction book An Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith. A true story about Brian Nichols, who escapes from the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta on March 11, 2005 and holds Smith as a hostage. The film stars David Oyelowo, Kate Mara, Michael K. Williams, Leonor Varela, Jessica Oyelowo and Mimi Rogers. Filming began in October 2013 in North Carolina. Film is set to be released worldwide on September 18, 2015 by Paramount Pictures.

Plot

On March 11, 2005, Brian Nichols escapes from the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta, during a trial for rape case. During escaping, he murders the judge presiding over his trial, Rowland Barnes, as well as court reporter Julie Brandau. He also shoots Sergeant Hoyt Teasley while escaping from the prison, and then Agent David G. Wilhelm at his home.

Cast

Production

On October 15, 2013, David Oyelowo and Kate Mara joined the thriller Captive based on the true story of Brian Nichols, who escapes from the courthouse in Atlanta on March 11, 2005, murdering the judge, a court reporter, and a sheriff's deputy.[1] Later, he takes Ashley Smith hostage at her own house.[1] BN Films set Jerry Jameson to direct the film, which was adapted by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the Smith's non-fiction An Unlikely Angel.[1] Alex Garcia, Lucas Akoskin, Terry Botwick, Oyelowo and Ken Wales would be producing the film through Brightside Entertainment, 1019 Entertainment and Yoruba Saxon Productions.[1] Oyelowo was set to play Nichols, Mara to play Smith, while Leonor Varela and Mimi Rogers were also in the cast.[1] Michael K. Williams joined the film's cast on October 24, 2013 to play Detective John Chestnut.[2] Jessica Oyelowo's involvement was confirmed on March 16, 2015, along with Jameson and Katrina Wolfe as producers.[3]

Principal photography on the film began in October 2013 in North Carolina.[4]

Release

On March 16, 2015, Paramount Pictures acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the film and set the film for a September 18, 2015 release date.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Kit, Borys (October 15, 2013). "David Oyelowo, Kate Mara to Star in True-Life Thriller 'Captive' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 24, 2013). "‘Boardwalk Empire’s Michael K. Williams Gets ‘Captive’". deadline.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hipes, Patrick (March 16, 2015). "‘Captive’ Starring David Oyelowo & Kate Mara Acquired By Paramount". deadline.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  4. ↑ ""Captive" Feature Film Starring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo Casting Call for Extras in North Carolina". projectcasting.com. October 20, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015.

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