Midnight in the Switchgrass
Midnight in the Switchgrass is an upcoming crime thriller film directed by Randall Emmett in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alan Horsnail. It stars Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, Lukas Haas, Sistine Stallone, Colson Baker and Michael Beach.
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Directed by | Randall Emmett |
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Screenplay by | Alan Horsnail |
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Cinematography | Duane Manwiller |
Production company | Emmett Furla Oasis Films |
Premise
Based on the true story of Texas' most dangerous serial killer. FBI agent Karl Helter (Bruce Willis) and his partner Rebecca Lombardi (Megan Fox) are very close to busting a sex-trafficking ring. When they realize their investigation has crossed the path of a brutal serial killer, they team up with Texas Ranger Byron Crawford (Emile Hirsch) who has years on this case. When Rebecca herself is abducted by their target and her life hangs in the balance, Karl and Byron have precious few hours to piece together the last clues and put an end to the infamous 'Truck Stop Killer'.
Cast
- Bruce Willis as Karl Helter
- Megan Fox as Rebecca Lombardi
- Emile Hirsch as Byron Crawford
- Lukas Haas as Peter
- Sistine Stallone as Heather
- Colson Baker
- Michael Beach
- Caitlin Carmichael as Tracey Lee
- Alec Monopoly
- Welker White as Ms. Kellog
- Jackie Cruz
Production
On January 22, 2020, it was announced that film producer Randall Emmett would make his directorial debut on the film, with Emile Hirsch set to star.[1] Megan Fox and Bruce Willis were added to the cast on February 16, with filming beginning on March 9 in Puerto Rico.[2] On March 12, 2020, Lukas Haas, Colson Baker, Sistine Stallone, Caitlin Carmichael, Michael Beach, Welker White, Alec Monopoly and Jackie Cruz joined the cast of the film.[3][4][5] On March 16, production on the film was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Production on the film resumed on June 29.[7]
References
- Producer Randall Emmett Making Directorial Debut On ‘Midnight In The Switchgrass’; Emile Hirsch To Star
- Megan Fox & Bruce Willis Join Randall Emmett’s Directorial Debut ‘Midnight In The Switchgrass’, Highland To Sell At EFM
- Fleming Jr, Mike (March 12, 2020). "Machine Gun Kelly, Lukas Haas, Sistine Stallone Join Randall Emmett-Helmed 'Midnight In The Switchgrass'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- Monopoly, Alec (March 15, 2020). "💲Acting in my first movie with the incredibly talented @emilehirsch 💲Happy Bday Bro!💲 @randallemmettfilms @meganfox @dobledebruce @machinegunkelly @lukashaas 💲 This movie is legendary!!!💲". Instagram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- Emmett, Randall (June 25, 2020). "This was four months ago before I started my journey of directing my first film! 8 days and we head back to finish what we started!!!! @meganfox @machinegunkelly @reallycaitlinxox @emilehirsch @lukashaas @alexeckert @teemboslice @jackiecruz". Instagram. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (March 16, 2020). "Indie 'Midnight In The Switchgrass' Postpones Puerto Rico Shoot Over Coronavirus Scare". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (June 10, 2020). "Bruce Willis Makes New 3-Pic Deal With Emmett/Furla; 'Killing Field' To Be Offered At Virtual Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2020.