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Sully
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClint Eastwood
Written byTodd Komarnicki
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTom Stern
Edited byBlu Murray
Music byChristian Jacob
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • September 9, 2016 (2016-09-09)
Running time
96 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sully is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written by Todd Komarnicki, about the US Airways Flight 1549 and Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, based on the autobiography Highest Duty by Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow. The film stars Tom Hanks as Sullenberger, with Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Autumn Reeser, Holt McCallany, Jamey Sheridan and Jerry Ferrara in supporting roles. The film will be released by Warner Bros. in conventional and IMAX theatres on September 9, 2016.[1]

Plot

On January 15, 2009, veteran US Airways pilots Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenburger and First Officer Jeffery "Jeff" Skiles prepare to board US Airways Flight 1549 departing from LaGuardia Airport. Sully taxis his A320 to runway 4 and takes off. Barely three minutes into the flight, disaster strikes, the Airbus A320 hits a flock of geese, which cripples both engines of the A320. Without engine power and no airport within range, Sully is forced to land his ill-fated airliner in the frigid waters of the Hudson River. With 155 passengers and crew on board, Sully, against immeasurable odds, successfully ditches the aircraft, sparing the lives of the crew and passengers and he is dubbed a hero by the press for his actions. But soon afterwards, Sully's life is invaded by reporters and investigators who force Sully to put his job, family and reputation on the line. This is the story of what we know today as "The Miracle on the Hudson."

Cast

Production

On June 2, 2015, it was announced that Clint Eastwood would direct a biopic of a real-life hero captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger for Warner Bros., scripted by Todd Komarnicki. The film is based on the autobiography Highest Duty written by Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow, about the safe landing of US Airways Flight 1549 known as "Miracle on the Hudson". The book's rights were acquired by Allyn Stewart and Frank Marshall in 2010. Eastwood and Tim Moore would produce through Malpaso Productions with Stewart and Marshall through Flashlight Films.[2] On June 18, 2015, Deadline.com reported that Tom Hanks was in talks to play the lead role of Sullenberger.[3] On August 11, 2015, Aaron Eckhart signed on to portray Jeff Skiles, the first officer and co-pilot on the Airbus A320, who helped Sullenberger safely land the aircraft.[4] On August 17, 2015, Laura Linney was added to the cast to play Sullenberger's wife, Lorraine.[5] On August 19, 2015, Holt McCallany joined the film to play Mike Cleary, the President of the US Airline Pilots Association.[6] On August 27, 2015, Jamey Sheridan was cast in the film to play the senior air safety investigator who works tirelessly investigating the cause of the crash.[7] On September 11, 2015, Jerry Ferrara joined the cast.[8] On October 6, 2015, Max Adler was cast in to play Jimmy Stefanik, a passenger on the flight.[9] On October 15, 2015, Sam Huntington signed on to play the role of Jeff Kolodjay, a passenger on the aircraft with his father.[10] Autumn Reeser was also among the cast.[10] On October 19, 2015, Wayne Bastrup joined the film to play Brian Kelly, a flight attendant aboard the aircraft.[11]

On June 29, 2016, the theatrical poster, as well as the trailer, debuted online.

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on September 28, 2015 in New York City.[12] On October 15, filming started in Atlanta, where a building in downtown Atlanta was transformed into a NYC hotel.[13] Filming took place in North Carolina, Los Angeles and Kearny, New Jersey and concluded on April 29, 2016.[14] It was shot almost entirely with Digital IMAX cameras.[15]

Release

Sully is scheduled to be released on September 9, 2016 by Warner Bros. Pictures.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b Sully in IMAX
  2. ^ McClintock, Pamela (June 2, 2015). "Clint Eastwood's Next Movie Revealed: Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger Tale (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (June 18, 2015). "Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Heroic Pilot Sully Sullenberger In Clint Eastwood Film". deadline.com. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  4. ^ Ford, Rebecca; McClintock, Pamela (August 11, 2015). "Aaron Eckhart Joins Tom Hanks in Captain Sully Movie (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 17, 2015). "Laura Linney Joins Clint Eastwood's 'Sully' To Play Hero Pilot's Wife". deadline.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  6. ^ A. Lincoln, Ross (August 19, 2015). "Holt McCallany Flies With Eastwood's 'Sully'; 'Good After Bad' Casts Leads". deadline.com. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  7. ^ Ford, Rebecca (August 27, 2015). "Captain Sully Movie Adds Jamey Sheridan (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 11, 2015). "Jerry Ferrara Lands Role in Eastwood's 'Sully,' Will Return to Starz's 'Power' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  9. ^ Ford, Rebecca (October 6, 2015). "'Glee' Actor Max Adler Joins Captain Sully Movie (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  10. ^ a b Sneider, Jeff; Verhoeven, Beatrice (October 15, 2015). "Sam Huntington Joins Clint Eastwood's 'Sully,' Romantic Comedy 'Second Nature' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  11. ^ Hipes, Patrick (October 9, 2015). "Wayne Bastrup Takes Flight In 'Sully'; Beau Knapp Enlists In 'Sand Castle'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  12. ^ Lesnick, Silas (September 30, 2015). "Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks Begin Production on Sully". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "'Sully', starring Tom Hanks, moves from NYC to Atlanta". onlocationvacations.com. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  14. ^ "Tom Hanks claims he put £100 bet on Leicester to win the Premier League". The Daily Telegraph. April 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "Clint Eastwood Shooting 'Sully' Almost Entirely With Imax Cameras". variety.com. April 21, 2016.
  16. ^ Stone, Natalie (December 18, 2015). "Clint Eastwood's 'Sully' Gets Early Fall Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
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