Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar
Dwayne Johnson is set to star in 'Free Byrd,' an original action film from Artists Equity and director Greg Kwedar.
📍 How it ended
Dwayne Johnson was announced as the star and producer of the action drama Free Byrd, which is being produced by Artists Equity and directed by Greg Kwedar. The project features Johnson in the role of a motorcycle stuntman managing a diagnosis of dementia.
The story quieted without further updates following the initial casting reports.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
What is the plot of 'Free Byrd'?
The film features Dwayne Johnson as a motorcycle stuntman who is concealing his dementia.
Who is producing the film?
The project is from Artists Equity, which involves Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Who is directing the movie?
Greg Kwedar is attached to the project.
🌍 How it travelled
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The story so far
Dwayne Johnson has signed on to star in 'Free Byrd,' a project from Artists Equity and Greg Kwedar. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Johnson will portray a motorcycle stuntman who is hiding his dementia.
Coverage from Variety, Collider, and MovieWeb emphasizes the involvement of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon via Artists Equity. Comic Book Resources notes that the dramatic role is part of a continued pursuit of an Oscar following a snub for 'Smashing Machine'.
Future developments will center on the production of this original action movie as Johnson transitions into this specific dramatic role.
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Coverage (10)
- Dwayne Johnson will star and produce action drama Free Byrd Межа. Новини України. · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie Yahoo · 21d ago
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Set For Motorcycle Stuntman Film From 'Sing Sing' Director Yahoo · 21d ago
- Free Byrd: Dwayne Johnson Joins Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Next Movie IMDb · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie Yahoo · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Finds His Next Action Movie From Ben Affleck & Matt Damon MovieWeb · 21d ago
- After Smashing Machine Snub, Dwayne Johnson Continues Oscar Hunt With New Dramatic Role Comic Book Resources · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Officially Finds Next Original Action Movie With Matt Damon Collider · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson to Star as Motorcycle Stuntman Hiding His Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’ The Hollywood Reporter · 21d ago
- Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar Variety · 21d ago
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