Samaritan (2022 film)

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Samaritan
Directed byJulius Avery
Written byBragi F. Schut
Based on
Samaritan
by
  • Bragi F. Schut
  • Marc Olivent
  • Renzo Podesta
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDavid Ungaro
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • August 26, 2022 (2022-08-26)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Samaritan is an upcoming American superhero film directed by Julius Avery, written by Bragi F. Schut, and starring Sylvester Stallone and Javon Walton. It is based on the Mythos Comics graphic novels created by Schut, Marc Olivent, and Renzo Podesta. The film has been described as a dark, new take on superhero movies.

Samaritan is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2022.

Premise[]

A young boy comes to the realization that a famed superhero, who was thought to have gone missing after an epic battle twenty years ago, may in fact still be around.

Cast[]

Production[]

In February 2019, it was announced that that MGM had acquired a script by Bragi F. Schut titled Samaritan to be co-produced with Balboa Productions.[1] In September 2019, Julius Avery joined the production as director.[2]

In February 2019, it was announced that Sylvester Stallone would star in the titular role and also act as producer. In February 2020, Martin Starr, Moisés Arias, Dascha Polanco, Pilou Asbæk, Javon Walton, Jared Odrick, and Michael Aaron Milligan joined the cast in supporting roles.[3][4] In March 2020, Natacha Karam joined the cast of the film.[5]

In September 2019, filming was scheduled for a 2020 start date in Atlanta.[2][6] Filming was confirmed to have commenced by February 26, 2020.[7] On March 14, the production went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] By October 8, 2020, filming had resumed.[9]

Release[]

The release of Samaritan has been delayed several times, having previously scheduled to be released on November 20, 2020, December 11, 2020, and June 4, 2021.[10][11] The film is due to be released on August 26, 2022.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (February 21, 2019). "Sylvester Stallone's Superhero Drama 'Samaritan' Lands at MGM". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 23, 2019). "Rambo Retired, Sylvester Stallone To Star In 'Samaritan;' Julius Avery Set To Direct MGM Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  3. ^ Carbone, Gin (February 8, 2020). "Sylvester Stallone's Original Superhero Movie Samaritan Adds 5 Cast Members". CinemaBlend.
  4. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 21, 2020). "Sylvester Stallone Thriller 'Samaritan' Adds Jared Odrick & Michael Aaron Milligan; Christian DelGrosso Joins 'Wally's Wonderland' – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (March 2, 2020). "'911: Lone Star' Actress Natacha Karam Joins Sylvester Stallone in 'Samaritan' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  6. ^ Project Casting (December 16, 2019). "Sylvester Stallone's 'Samaritan' To Film in Atlanta". Projectcasting.com. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  7. ^ "Sly Stallone on Instagram: "My daughter @sistinestallone Visiting me on the set of my new film SAMARITAN after I had to take care of business! #Samaritan"". February 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2020 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 15, 2020). "Sylvester Stallone Superhero Thriller 'Samaritan' Going On Two-Week Hiatus". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Scott, Ryan (October 8, 2020). "Sylvester Stallone Shares Samaritan Sneak Peek as Filming Resumes". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 27, 2019). "Sylvester Stallone MGM Thriller 'Samaritan' Heads To Early December 2020". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 12, 2020). "'Matrix 4' Moves To 2022, 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Stomps To 2021 & More: Warner Bros. Release Date Change Friday". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  12. ^ Fuge, Jon (August 11, 2021). "Sylvester Stallone Superhero Flick Samaritan Sets 2022 Release Date". Movieweb. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

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