Gunner (film) explained

Gunner is a 2024 American action thriller film written by Gary Scott Thompson and directed by Dimitri Logothetis. It stars Luke Hemsworth, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Yulia Klass, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe, and Morgan Freeman. It was released on August 16, 2024.

Plot

Lee Gunner tries to save his sons, Luke and Travis, from a dangerous drug gang.

Cast

• Luke Hemsworth as Lee Gunner^[1]
• Morgan Freeman as Kendrick Ryker^[1]
• Mykel Shannon Jenkins as Dobbs
• Joseph Baena as Wally^[2]
• Grant Feely as Luke
• Connor DeWolfe as Travis Gunner
• Maurice P. Kerry as Sean Keller
• Yulia Klass as Claire

Production

In January 2023, it was announced that Luke Hemsworth would star in the film.^[3] The following month, Morgan Freeman joined the cast.^[1] In April 2023, Joseph Baena, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe and Mykel Shannon Jenkins were added to the cast.^{[2] [4]}

Filming began in Birmingham, Alabama on March 30, 2023.^[5] Filming also occurred in Bessemer, Alabama in April 2023.^{[6] [7]}

Release

Gunner was released in select theaters and on digital on August 16, 2024.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ayoola. Simbiat. Morgan Freeman to Play Villain in 'Gunner' Opposite Luke Hemsworth. February 10, 2023. Collider. April 14, 2023.
2. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Joseph Baena Joins Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman In Action Film 'Gunner'. April 6, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 14, 2023.
3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Luke Hemsworth To Star In Action Pic 'Gunner' From 'Kickboxer' Franchise's Dimitri Logothetis. January 30, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 14, 2023.
4. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Luke Hemsworth Action Pic 'Gunner' Adds Three; Freddie Stevenson Doc 'Trials To Triumph' Acquired By Gravitas Ventures; 'BlackBerry' Nabs SFFILM Prize; More – Film Briefs. April 7, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 14, 2023.
5. Web site: Winborne. Jeffrey. Morgan Freeman led 'Gunner' now filming in Birmingham area. March 30, 2023. WBRC. April 14, 2023.
6. Web site: Morgan Freeman filming action movie in The Magic City. April 1, 2023. WVTM-TV. April 14, 2023.
7. Web site: Specker. Lawrence. Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth filming movie in Birmingham. April 2, 2023. Al.com. April 14, 2023.
8. Web site: McPherson. Chris. Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth Gear Up in 'Gunner' Trailer [Exclusive]]. Collider. July 11, 2024.