Unstoppable

Unstoppable, the true story of Anthony Robles starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez will be in selected UK cinemas in December.

After its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, the true-life sports movie “Unstoppable” is set to be released in cinemas. The film, based on the incredible true story of Anthony Robles, will be coming out in December courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. Jharrel Jerome stars as Robles, alongside Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Lopez. Additionally, Anthony Robles himself makes an appearance in the movie. Excitingly, the first-look photos from the film have already been released.

PREMISE

Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa. (Based on the book Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy.)

DETAILS ABOUT THE FILM

Unstoppable is an inspiring, true story about Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome) who defied every expectation to become a national wrestling champion.

This film marks William Goldenberg’s directorial debut. He is a decorated Academy Award-winning editor for Argo with previous nominations including The Imitation Game. Zero Dark Thirty. Seabiscuit and The Insider.

The film features an all-star ensemble cast including Jharrel Jerome. Bobby Cannavale. Michael Peña. With Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez.

Anthony Robles appears in the film, credited as ‘Anthony Robles Double,’ executing the intricate wrestling manoeuvres and stunts. He is also a producer on the film.

Jharrel Jerome trained for months and worked very closely with Anthony to establish the physicality and determination required for the role.

The production of the film “Unstoppable” is managed by Artists Equity, the production company established by co-founders Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Unstoppable employed Accessibility Coordinators from IndieVisible to ensure a safe working environment, including productivity tools for all cast and crew.

CREDITS

Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Anthony Robles,

with Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez

Directed by: William Goldenberg

Screenplay by: Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman

Based upon the book by: Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy

Produced by: Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Anthony Robles, Andrew Fraser, Gary Lewis, David Crockett

Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport

Rated: PG-13

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Unstoppable opens in cinemas in December.

 

 

 

 

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