Unstoppable Photos Reveal First Look at Amazon’s Anthony Robles Biopic
Amazon MGM Studios has released official photos for the upcoming biographical drama, starring Jharrel Jerome as wrestling champion Anthony Robles. The film will have its world premiere next month at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. It will then be followed by its limited theatrical release in December 2024.
“In the film, Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa,” reads the synopsis.
The photos unveil the first look at the main cast, including Jerome, Jennifer Lopez as Judy Robles, Bobby Cannavale as Rick Robles, Don Cheadle as Coach Shawn Charles, and Michael Peña as Coach Bobby Williams. The film is directed by Oscar winner William Goldenberg in his feature directorial debut.
Unstoppable is written by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris, and John Hindman, based on Robles and Austin Murphy’s Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion book. In addition to serving as a producer, Robles is also being credited as Jerome’s stunt double as he performs the complex wrestling moves and stunts which will be featured in the movie. Producers are Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Andrew Fraser, Gary Lewis, and David Crockett.
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