Safety (upcoming film)

Safety is an upcoming biographical-sports drama film. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, produced by Mark Ciardi and written by Randy McKinnon and Nick Santora, the film is based on the story of Ray McElrathbey with Jay Reeves in the lead role. The feature film, a Walt Disney Pictures production, will be released exclusively on Disney+.

Safety
Directed byReginald Hudlin
Produced byMark Ciardi
Written by
Starring
CinematographyShane Hurlbut[1]
Edited byTerel Gibson
Production
company
Distributed byDisney+
LanguageEnglish

Plot

The film focuses on Ray McElrathbey, a young man facing various challenging experiences in his personal life. His hope and persistence assist his pursuits, defeats his trials, and allow him to play football through a scholarship at Clemson University; all while he struggles to raise and care for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr on campus, away from their mother struggling with drug addiction.

Cast
  • Jay Reeves as Ray McElrathbey
  • Thaddeus J. Mixson as Fahmarr McElrathbey
  • Corinne Foxx as Kaycee
  • Luke Tennie as Solomon
  • Matthew Glave
  • Hunter Sansone as Daniel
  • Alex A.J. Gardner as Clemson Football Player
  • Amanda Warren as Tonya McElrathbey

Production

In July 2019, it was announced that Reginald Hudlin was directing the film, which would stream on Disney+.[2]

Filming began in September that year in South Carolina, with Jay Reeves, Thaddeus J. Mixon, Corinne Foxx, Luke Tennie, Matthew Glave and Hunter Sansone. Filming will also take place in Atlanta.[3][4]

References
  1. "TOP TEN REGGIE HUDLIN MOMENTS OF 2019 « Hudlin Entertainment". hudlinentertainment.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. 'Django Unchained' Producer Reginald Hudlin to Direct Sports Drama for Disney+ (Exclusive)
  3. Reginald Hudlin’s Disney+ Drama ‘Safety’ Sets Lead Cast
  4. Warner Bros’ ‘The Little Things’ Adds Trio; Matthew Glave, Hunter Sansone Join Disney+ Drama ‘Safety’
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