On Swift Horses
| On Swift Horses | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Minahan |
| Screenplay by | Bryce Kass |
| Based on | On Swift Horses by Shannon Pufahl |
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| Cinematography | Luc Montpellier |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
On Swift Horses is an upcoming American drama film directed by Daniel Minahan, with Bryce Kass adapting the script from the novel by Shannon Pufahl of the same name. Ley Line Entertainment, FirstGen Content and Cor Cordium produce the project, which has an ensemble cast which includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle.
Synopsis[edit]
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Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life following his return from the Korean War. However, this newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic younger brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret. [1] Muriel soon finds herself drawn to Julius, and she is keen for the three of them to begin a new life together in California. However, this bid for the American Dream is blown apart when the younger of the two brothers disappears and heads for Las Vegas instead. Julius finds work in a casino where he begins a secret romantic relationship with a male co-worker, Henry, while restless Muriel embarks on a secret life of her own back in California, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.
Cast[edit]
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Muriel: Lee's wife
- Jacob Elordi as Julius: Lee's gambling brother and Korean War veteran
- Will Poulter as Lee: Muriel's husband and Julius' brother
- Diego Calva as Henry: casino worker and Julius' love interest
- Sasha Calle as Sandra
- Don Swayze as Terence
Production[edit]
Producer Peter Spears and director Daniel Minahan started the project in July 2021 with Ley Line Entertainment and Bryce Kass adapting the novel by Shannon Pufahl.[2] Mollye Asher, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, and Michael D'Alto also served as producers, with financing from Ley Line Entertainment and FirstGen alongside Wavelength. Alvaro Valente and script-writer Bryce Kass are executive producers as are Killer Films' Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, Nate Kamiya and David Darby of Ley Line, Randal Sandler, Claude Amadeo and Chris Triana for FirstGen, and Jennifer Westphal and Joe Plummer for Wavelength.[3]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography was confirmed to have started on the production in Los Angeles on February 28, 2023.[4] Diego Calva told Variety that he and Jacob Elordi have some "pretty hot scenes".[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Diego Calva to Star in Historical Drama 'On Swift Horses'". The Wrap. February 28, 2023. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "'Halston' Director & EP Daniel Minahan & 'Nomadland' Producer Peter Spears Developing 'On Swift Horses'". July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva And Sasha Calle To Star In Adaptation Of 'On Swift Horses' From Ley Line Entertainment And FirstGen Content". Deadline. February 28, 2023. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "Diego Calva, Daisy Edgar-Jones & More to Star in 'On Swift Horses' Adaptation". Collider. February 28, 2023. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ "Diego Calva Teases 'Pretty Hot Scenes' with Jacob Elordi in New Daisy Edgar-Jones Movie". Indie Wire. February 28, 2023. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
