Exclusive: Cineverse (formerly Cinedigm) has picked up North American rights to the survival drama On Fire, co-directed by and starring Peter Facinelli (The Vanished), which is inspired by the true and harrowing events that transpired during one of Northern California’s most catastrophic wildfires.
The film helmed by Facinelli and Nick Lyon (Bullet), from the latter’s script written with Ron Peer (Goodbye Love), is slated for release in theaters this fall, on the heels of its premiere at at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival.
Also starring Asher Angel (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Ashlei Foushee (Ballers) and Glenn Morshower (24), On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Dave Laughlin (Facinelli) has spent his life working to be a great husband, father and son. Living in a remote area of NorCal, he finds his world suddenly...
The film helmed by Facinelli and Nick Lyon (Bullet), from the latter’s script written with Ron Peer (Goodbye Love), is slated for release in theaters this fall, on the heels of its premiere at at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival.
Also starring Asher Angel (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Ashlei Foushee (Ballers) and Glenn Morshower (24), On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Dave Laughlin (Facinelli) has spent his life working to be a great husband, father and son. Living in a remote area of NorCal, he finds his world suddenly...
- 6/13/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie) has been joined in action feature On Fire by Fiona Dourif (Tenet), Asher Angel (Shazam!) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens).
We can unveil a first look at the movie, which is three weeks into shoot in Austin, Texas.
As we revealed last month, the film follows a family who get caught up in the wildfires of Northern California. As the inferno suddenly spreads, survival becomes their main objective.
Nick Lyon directs and co-writes alongside Ron Peer. Producers are Beth Bruce, Rob Witte, Joe Fernandez, Matthew Joynes and Suzanne Weinert. Sc Films is handling world sales and intend to begin talks with buyers when a promo is ready for EFM next year.
Actress Dourif stated: “It’s an important story to tell. Fires are ravaging the west coast, yet I have somehow never seen this film before”.
Asher Angel commented: “I was on the edge of my...
We can unveil a first look at the movie, which is three weeks into shoot in Austin, Texas.
As we revealed last month, the film follows a family who get caught up in the wildfires of Northern California. As the inferno suddenly spreads, survival becomes their main objective.
Nick Lyon directs and co-writes alongside Ron Peer. Producers are Beth Bruce, Rob Witte, Joe Fernandez, Matthew Joynes and Suzanne Weinert. Sc Films is handling world sales and intend to begin talks with buyers when a promo is ready for EFM next year.
Actress Dourif stated: “It’s an important story to tell. Fires are ravaging the west coast, yet I have somehow never seen this film before”.
Asher Angel commented: “I was on the edge of my...
- 11/18/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Peter Facinelli has signed on to star in On Fire, a survival drama from director Nick Lyon, Lone Star Storytellers and Media Group LLC.
The film centers on a family man, his pregnant wife and son who live in a trailer home in the woods of Northern California and are suddenly confronted by a wildfire. When it reaches the family’s home, survival becomes the main objective.
Facinelli will play Dave Laughlin, a humble man who is a great husband, father, and son, and must do everything he can to protect his family.
Lyon and Ron Peer wrote the film, which is being produced by Obake Sakka, with Simon Crowe, Suzanne Weinert, Matthew Joynes, and Beth Bruce on board as executive producers.
It’s currently in production in Austin, TX and will be distributed by Sc Films.
Facinelli will next be seen in 13 Minutes, a...
The film centers on a family man, his pregnant wife and son who live in a trailer home in the woods of Northern California and are suddenly confronted by a wildfire. When it reaches the family’s home, survival becomes the main objective.
Facinelli will play Dave Laughlin, a humble man who is a great husband, father, and son, and must do everything he can to protect his family.
Lyon and Ron Peer wrote the film, which is being produced by Obake Sakka, with Simon Crowe, Suzanne Weinert, Matthew Joynes, and Beth Bruce on board as executive producers.
It’s currently in production in Austin, TX and will be distributed by Sc Films.
Facinelli will next be seen in 13 Minutes, a...
- 10/27/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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