Way of the Warrior Kid is an upcoming American drama film directed by McG and written by Will Staples. It is based on the 2017 children's novel Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way by Jocko Willink. It stars Chris Pratt, who also serves as a producer, alongside Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill.
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| Directed by | McG |
| Screenplay by | Will Staples |
| Based on | Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way by Jocko Willink |
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| Distributed by | Apple Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA bullied 11-year-old named Marc learns to find his inner warrior over one summer with the help of his Navy SEAL uncle Jake.[1]
Cast
edit- Chris Pratt as Jake
- Linda Cardellini as Sarah, Marc's mom
- Jude Hill as Marc
Production
editIn April 2024, an adaptation of the novel Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way by Jocko Willink was in development, with McG directing and producing, and Will Staples writing the screenplay. Chris Pratt was cast in the lead role.[1] In June, Skydance Media acquired worldwide rights to the film for $80-85 million, also joining it as a production company with distribution rights going to Apple Studios as part of their overall deal with Skydance.[2] In August, Linda Cardellini and Jude Hill joined the cast.[3]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in mid-August 2024 in Los Angeles.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Fleming Jr., Mike (April 25, 2024). "Hot Cannes Package: Chris Pratt & McG Turn Jocko Willink Novel 'Way Of The Warrior Kid' Into Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike; Wiseman, Andreas (June 6, 2024). "Skydance Ties Up Global Deal For Chris Pratt & McG Movie 'Way Of The Warrior Kid', Making Massive $85M Deal Before Title Hit Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 27, 2024). "Linda Cardellini & Jude Hill To Star Opposite Chris Pratt In Apple & Skydance's 'Way Of The Warrior Kid'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Chris Pratt Starts Filming New Movie ‘The Way of the Warrior Kid’ in Los Angeles