Unstoppable (2024 film)

2024 American sports drama film by William Goldenberg

Unstoppable

Directed by| William Goldenberg
Screenplay by|

* Eric Champnella
* Alex Harris
* John Hindman

Based on| Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion
by Anthony Robles
Austin Murphy
Produced by|

* Anthony Robles
* Gary Lewis
* David Crockett
* Andy Fraser
* Ben Affleck
* Matt Damon
* Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

Starring|

* Jharrel Jerome
* Jennifer Lopez
* Bobby Cannavale
* Michael Peña
* Don Cheadle

Cinematography| Salvatore Totino
Edited by| Brett M. Reed

Production
companies

* A Really Good Home Pictures
* Artists Equity
* Nuyorican Productions
* Seven Bucks Productions

Distributed by| Amazon MGM Studios

Release dates

* September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06) (TIFF)
* December 2024 (2024-12) (United States)

Running time

| 116 minutes[1]
Country| United States
Language| English

Unstoppable is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film directed by William Goldenberg in his feature directorial debut. Written by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman, it is based on the 2012 book of the same name by Anthony Robles (who also serves as producer) and Austin Murphy. It is produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon through Artists Equity, and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas through Nuyorican Productions. It stars Jharrel Jerome as Robles,[2] with a supporting cast that includes Jennifer Lopez, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, and Don Cheadle.[3][4]

Unstoppable is set to premiere in the Special Presentations section at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, followed by a limited theatrical release in December 2024, by Amazon MGM Studios.

## Cast

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* Jharrel Jerome as Anthony Robles
* Jennifer Lopez as Judy Robles
* Bobby Cannavale
* Michael Peña
* Don Cheadle
* Shawn Hatosy
* Chimechi Oparanozie as Brian Corwin
* Parker Sack
* Jordan Wallace
* Benjamin Barrett
* Corey Jantzen
* Shane Sparks

## Production

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The project was announced in March 2023, with William Goldenberg set to direct in his directorial debut. Goldenberg has collaborated with filmmaker Ben Affleck as film editor for Gone Baby Gone, Argo, Live by Night, and Air. Affleck and Matt Damon will serve as producers through the Artists Equity banner. It was also announced that Jennifer Lopez will star in the film, with Jharrel Jerome playing Anthony Robles.[5][6]

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in May 2023, but was halted two weeks later due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[7] On December 12, 2023, principal photography resumed after the end of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, with Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, and Bobby Cannavale joining the cast.[8] On January 14, 2024, it was announced that principal photography had wrapped.[9]

## Release

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Unstoppable is slated to premiere as part of the Gala section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1][10] The film will be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

## References

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1. ^ a b "Unstoppable". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 March 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood.
3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 December 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood.
5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Artists Equity Is 'Unstoppable' With Jennifer Lopez; Company In Final Talks With Amazon Studios For Second Team-Up Before 'Air' Opens – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (17 March 2023). "Jharrel Jerome To Star As Wrestler Anthony Robles Alongside Jennifer Lopez In 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity And Amazon". Deadline Hollywood.
7. ^ Grobar, Matt (31 May 2023). "Jennifer Lopez Pic 'Unstoppable' Halts Production For Day Amid WGA Picketing". Deadline Hollywood.
8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 December 2023). "Jennifer Lopez & Jharrel Jerome Pic 'Unstoppable' From Artists Equity Returns To Filming Next Week; Don Cheadle, Michael Peña & Bobby Cannavale Join Cast As Amazon MGM Boards". Deadline Hollywood.
9. ^ "That's a wrap #Unstoppable @artistsequity #williamgoldbergspecial thank you to the team james Goldman @khfilms @raymond_milazzo @imgalpal @kevinjsun Ryan , Mike, Amanda ,Hannah @tunafishtaco @keslowcamera @levelgripco and his team. John Moore and his team @jessegreenphoto. Could not have done it with this incredible team. Thank you !!!". Instagram. 14 January 2024.
10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2024). "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece By Piece', More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.

## External links

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* Official website
* Unstoppable at IMDb

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Directed|

* Gone Baby Gone (2007)
* The Town (2010)
* Argo (2012)
* Live by Night (2016)
* Air (2023)

Written only|

* Good Will Hunting (1997)
* The Last Duel (2021)

Produced only|

* Stolen Summer (2002)
* The Instigators (2024)
* Unstoppable (2024)
* The Accountant 2 (TBA)
* Kiss of the Spider Woman (TBA)

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* Good Will Hunting (1997)
* Gerry (2002)
* Promised Land (2012, also produced)
* The Last Duel (2021)

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* Stolen Summer (2002)
* Jason Bourne (2016)
* Manchester by the Sea (2016)
* Air (2023)
* Small Things like These (2024)
* The Instigators (2024)
* Unstoppable (2024)
* The Accountant 2 (TBA)
* Kiss of the Spider Woman (TBA)

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