Sight is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Andrew Hyatt, written by Hyatt, John Duigan, and Buzz McLaughlin, and starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear.[1] The film is about Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant to the United States who became a renowned eye surgeon. It is based on Wang's 2016 autobiography From Darkness to Sight.[2]
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Directed by | Andrew Hyatt |
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Based on | From Darkness to Sight by Ming Wang |
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Cinematography | Michael Balfry |
Edited by | Dan O'Brien |
Music by | Sean Philip Johnson |
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Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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Country | United States |
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Cast edit
- Terry Chen as Ming Wang[1]
- Greg Kinnear as Misha Bartnovsky[1]
- Ben Wang[3]
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Wai Ching Ho
- Danni Wang
- Raymond Ma
- Bennet Wang
- Jayden Zhang
- Donald Heng
- EsaBella Strickland
- Jeffrey Pai
Leanne Wang
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Filming began in Vancouver in April 2021 and wrapped after a six-week shoot in October 2021.[1][4]
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In April 2023, it was reported that Briarcliff Entertainment had acquired distribution rights for Sight and scheduled a release date for October 27, 2023.[5] In February 2024, Angel Studios acquired the rights and scheduled the film to be released on May 24, 2024.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Donnelly, Matt (April 23, 2021). "Greg Kinnear Joins Terry Chen in Biopic 'Sight' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Tomczak, Larry (November 11, 2021). "Watching "Sight," about Ming Wang's life story, will grant you clearer vision; Opinion". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 4, 2021). "'Chang Can Dunk': Dexter Darden & Ben Wang Join Disney Studios Feature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Hamby, Dewayne (October 17, 2021). "Filming Wraps on 'Sight,' Inspirational Story of Dr. Ming Wang Starring Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen". Patheos. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 13, 2023). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Domestic To Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear Movie Sight". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Inspirational Drama Sight Starring Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2024.