‘War Room’ creators’ new film, ‘Overcomer’ completes production, will arrive in theaters next year
Following big successful projects such as Fireproof, Courageous and then War Room, Alex and Stephen Kendrick will bring a new inspirational new sports drama to theaters: Overcomer.
Principal photography wrapped at the end of last month, according to a press release from Affirm Films and Provident Films. Check out the first photo from the set below.
AFFIRM Films, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) company, and Provident Films announce that principal photography has concluded for OVERCOMER, an inspirational new sports drama from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators of WAR ROOM. Director Alex Kendrick will once again return in a leading role, along with Shari Rigby (OCTOBER BABY, WILDFLOWER), Priscilla Shirer (WAR ROOM, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE), Cameron Arnett (MEET THE BROWNS, STAND YOUR GROUND) and newcomer Aryn Wright-Thompson.
“OVERCOMER is the next powerful film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, storytellers who have impacted the lives and hearts of millions of people around the world, had their work translated into over 40 languages and counting, and generated over $150 million in worldwide box office so far. When the Kendrick Brothers start a new film, a lot of people around the world take notice,” said Rich Peluso, Executive Vice President of AFFIRM Films.
OVERCOMER will release across North America on August 23, 2019.
Aryn Wright-Thompson, Alex Kendrick and Priscilla Shirer rehearse a scene from the August 2019 film OVERCOMER. Photo/ Sara Burns, Courtesy of AFFIRM Films and Provident Films (c) 2018 CTMG. All Rights Reserved.
The synopsis: Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison (Alex Kendrick) when his high school basketball team and state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant shuts down and hundreds of families leave their town, John questions how he and his family will face an uncertain future. After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, John and his wife, Amy (Rigby), meet an aspiring athlete who’s pushing her limits on a journey toward discovery. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
Ben Davies, who also starred in the hit Courageous, co-stars as Coach Myers with Jack Sterner listed as Ethan Harrison.
Overcomer was filmed in June and July on location in Columbus, Georgia.
“We are glad to have filmed this new feature in the charming and beautiful city of Columbus, Georgia. We felt so welcome and truly appreciate the many businesses, schools and loving pastors and churches who came alongside us to support our efforts,” said Stephen Kendrick.
Overcomer arrives in theaters next year, August 23, 2019.
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