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17 BRIDGES: The Manhunt Begins As Cameras Roll For The Chadwick Boseman Crime Thriller

The Russo Brothers took to social media to reveal a first look at Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman as principal photography commenced for upcoming crime thriller, 17 Bridges. The image comes a day after trade source The Wrap confirmed the additions of Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, actress Sienna Miller and actor Taylor Kitsch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Russo Brothers (@therussobrothers) Brian Kirk (Luther) is directing from a screenplay written by Adam Mervis and revised by Matt Carnahan. Hailing from STXfilms and the Russos’ AGBO label, 17 Bridges tells of a disgraced NYPD detective whose latest shot at redemption in the wake of uncovering a conspiracy, comes as the city closes all 17 bridges connecting into Manhattan while the force hunts down a pair of cop killers. MWM Studios, the TV/film division of Madison Wells Media, is also producing as are Boseman, Logan Coles and Joe and […]

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STX Preps Action Thriller 17 BRIDGES For Chadwick Boseman To Star

STX Preps Action Thriller 17 BRIDGES For Chadwick Boseman To Star

Trade reports and press releases have confirmed Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman will lead, as well as produce STXfilms’ new action thriller, 17 Bridges. Brian Kirk (Luther, Game of Thrones) is directing the script written by Adam Mervis (The Philly Kid) that follows Boseman as a disgraced NYPD detective who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption. Production rolls this September with Boseman rejoining writing and producing partner Logan Coles following their work on Working Title’s latest acquisition, The Stars In My Soul, and on Fabrice Du Welz’s Message From The King. Also producing are Marvel’s MCU directors’ club members Anthony and Joe Russo with Mike Larocca will executive produce the film under their AGBO banner. “STX has assembled a dream team of collaborators on 17 BRIDGES, bringing together the global talents behind two of the biggest action films ever […]

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