Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar
Dwayne Johnson is set to star in 'Free Byrd,' a new original action film from Artists Equity and director Greg Kwedar.
The obvious questions
What role will Dwayne Johnson play in 'Free Byrd'?
He will star as a motorcycle stuntman who is hiding his dementia.
Who is producing the film?
The film is from Artists Equity, which includes Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Who is directing the movie?
The project is from Greg Kwedar.
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The story so far
Dwayne Johnson has joined the cast of 'Free Byrd,' where he will portray a motorcycle stuntman who is concealing his dementia. The project is produced by Artists Equity, a company associated with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Coverage from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Collider emphasizes the film's role as an original action project. Comic Book Resources notes that this dramatic role follows a snub for 'The Smashing Machine' and aligns with Johnson's pursuit of an Oscar.
Further details regarding the production schedule and release date have not been specified in current coverage.
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Coverage (10)
- Dwayne Johnson will star and produce action drama Free Byrd Межа. Новини України. · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie Yahoo · 45d ago
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Set For Motorcycle Stuntman Film From 'Sing Sing' Director Yahoo · 45d ago
- Free Byrd: Dwayne Johnson Joins Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Next Movie IMDb · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Cast as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in Oscar Nominee’s New Movie Yahoo · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Finds His Next Action Movie From Ben Affleck & Matt Damon MovieWeb · 45d ago
- After Smashing Machine Snub, Dwayne Johnson Continues Oscar Hunt With New Dramatic Role Comic Book Resources · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson Officially Finds Next Original Action Movie With Matt Damon Collider · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson to Star as Motorcycle Stuntman Hiding His Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’ The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
- Dwayne Johnson to Star in 'Free Byrd' From Artists Equity, Greg Kwedar Variety · 45d ago broke it first
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