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Faster
Directed by George Tillman Jr.
Produced by Tony Gayton
Liz Glotzer
Martin Shafer
Robert Teitel
Written by Tony Gayton
Joe Gayton
Starring Dwayne Johnson
Billy Bob Thornton
Carla Gugino
Moon Bloodgood
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Maggie Grace
Studio CBS Films
Castle Rock Entertainment
Distributed by CBS Films
Release date(s) November 19, 2010 (2010-11-19)
Country United States
Language English

Faster is an upcoming American action–drama film, directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by brothers Tony Gayton and Joe Gayton. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Carla Gugino, Moon Bloodgood, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Maggie Grace. It is scheduled for release on November 19, 2010.[1]

Contents

Plot

An ex-convict avenges his brother's death after they were double-crossed during a heist.[1]

Cast

Production

Variety reported in May 2009 that Dwayne Johnson was in final negotiations for his role and that Phil Joanou would be directing.[6] That September it was reported that Joanou had dropped out and George Tillman Jr. would direct.[7] Salma Hayek was attached, but a week before filming started she dropped out due to "scheduling issues".[8] She was replaced by Carla Gugino.[9] Principal photography began on February 8, 2010.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Faster - Trailers, Videos, and Reviews". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=55221. Retrieved February 22, 2010. 
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Michael (October 27, 2009). "Thornton joins Johnson for 'Faster'". Variety. Reed Business Information. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010480.html. Retrieved February 22, 2010. 
  3. ^ a b Jay A., Fernandez (January 12, 2010). "Oliver Jackson-Cohen as a killer; Moon Bloodgood joins". The Hollywood Reporter (Nielsen Business Media). http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i3fdb706572f41f0746ff141c5ed0bc28. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  4. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (January 7, 2010). "Actresses circle 'Faster'". Variety (Reed Buisness Information). http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013491.html?categoryid=13&cs=1. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  5. ^ "Carla Gugino is Ready to Go Faster". ComingSoon.net (CraveOnline). February 18, 2010. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=63438. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  6. ^ Fleming, Michael (May 6, 2009). "Dwayne Johnson in final talks for 'Faster'". Variety (Reed Business Information). http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003278.html?categoryid=1237&cs=1. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  7. ^ Fleming, Michael (September 29, 2009). "Tillman in talks to direct 'Faster'". Variety (Reed Buisness Information). http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009352.html. Retrieved February 23, 2010. 
  8. ^ a b "Salma Hayek Drops Out Of Rock Actioner". Deadline Hollywood. Mail.com. January 31, 2010. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/selma-hayek-drops-out-of-rock-actioner/. Retrieved February 22, 2010. 
  9. ^ "Carla Gugino Replaces Salma Hayek in Faster". /Film. February 17, 2010. http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/17/carla-gugino-replaces-salma-hayek-in-faster/. Retrieved February 22, 2010. 

External links

Films directed by George Tillman, Jr.
1990s
Soul Food (1997)
2000s
Men of Honor (2000) Â· Notorious (2009)
2010s
Faster (2010)







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