Wheels of Fortune (film)

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Wheels of Fortune
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Promotional release poster
Directed byShaun Piccinino
Written byJohn Ducey
Produced by
  • Ali Afshar
  • Ava Rettke
  • John Ducey
  • Christina Moore
  • John Schouweiler
  • Daniel Carrey
Starring
CinematographyReuben Steinberg
Edited byBrett Hedlund
Music byJamie Christopherson
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • November 1, 2020 (2020-11-01) (Netflix)[2]
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Wheels of Fortune is a 2020 comedy film directed by Shaun Piccinino, and written by John Ducey. The film stars Matt Jones as a mechanic who is given the chance to claim the inheritance of his late father by completing four challenges in less than a month.

Premise[]

To claim a big inheritance, a down-on-his-luck mechanic must win a series of competitions as outlined in his birth father’s will.

Cast[]

Production[]

Casting for Wheels of Fortune was announced on July 31, 2018, with filming taking place in Petaluma, California from August 20 to September 8, 2018.[3][4] Finishing touches for the film lasted until 2019.[5]

Release[]

Originally planned to be released in theaters, Wheels of Fortune was released on Netflix on November 1, 2020.[6][7]

Reception[]

From Netflix Life, Mae Harrington O'Neill recommended the film, stating that "If you’re feeling nostalgic for movies like The Hangover and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, you should definitely add Wheels of Fortune to your watch list."[8]

References[]

  1. ^ Lally, Kevin (December 19, 2018). "Forrest Lucas and Ali Afshar Launch Theatrical Distribution Venture". Boxoffice Pro. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Moore, Kasey (November 5, 2020). "What's Coming to Netflix in November 2020". What's on Netflix. Archived from the original on November 6, 2020.
  3. ^ @ESXentertain (July 31, 2018). "Yup... we're at it again! Performing artsMovie camera #ForrestFilms #ESXEntertainment #movie #movies #moviemaking #makingmovies #casting #actor #actress #film #director #producer #WarnerBros #entertainment" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Sheridan, Lorna (August 15, 2018). "Casting call for new Ali Afshar feature film shoot in Petaluma". Sonoma Index-Tribune. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  5. ^ @linseyweenk (March 30, 2019). "Finishing touches on #wheelsoffortune movie". Retrieved November 7, 2020 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ @ForrestFilms_ (April 8, 2019). "Determination and a great haircut are just a few ways to get ahead in this world! Join childhood friends on a wild cross-country ride in Wheels of Fortune, coming to cinemas soon. @mattjonesisdead" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 31, 2020). "Netflix's New Releases Coming in November 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  8. ^ Harrington O'Neill, Mae (November 2, 2020). "What is Wheels of Fortune on Netflix about?". Netflix Life. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.

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