Red Platoon
| Red Platoon | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Espinosa |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Adam Cozad |
| Based on | Red Platoon by Clinton Romesha |
Production company | Smokehouse Pictures Immersive Pictures |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Red Platoon is an American war film that was in development as of 2018.
Plot
On October 3, 2009, more than 300 Taliban fighters launched a predawn raid on Outpost Keating, a remote and controversial American outpost near the Afghan-Pakistani border, overrunning its perimeter defenses and breaching its wire. Staff Sgt. Romesha, a husband and father of three children, planned and led a small band of soldiers in a counterattack against seemingly insurmountable odds, saving dozens of American lives, and ultimately receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions.
Production
Development
On January 22, 2016, Columbia Pictures acquired Clinton Romesha’s memoir “Red Platoon,” with Josh Bratman producing through his Immersive Pictures company[1] On August 29, 2017, Ben Affleck was in talks to direct, George Clooney and Grant Heslov were producing the film with Bratman and Adam Cozad was writing the script.[2] On December 5, 2017, Daniel Espinosa replaced Affleck as director.[3]
Casting
On October 24, 2018, Casey Affleck was in talks to star in the film, until he dropped out.[2]
References
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 22, 2016). "Sony Options Memoir 'Red Platoon' With Immersive Pictures Producing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sneider, Jeff (August 29, 2017). "Ben Affleck in Talks to Direct Afghanistan War Movie "Red Platoon" for Sony (Exclusive)". The Tracking Board. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (December 5, 2017). "Sony Enlists Director Daniel Espinosa, George Clooney's Smokehouse For 'Red Platoon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
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