Lionsgate has officially changed the release date for the forthcoming biopic sports drama American Underdog, starring Zachary Levi as NFL champion Kurt Warner. Originally scheduled for a December 10 theatrical release, the film has been pushed back to two weeks and is now slated to arrive in theaters on Saturday, December 25. The date announcement also came with the release of the first American Underdog poster which you can check out below, teasing Levi’s portrayal of the sports icon.
Based on the inspirational true story. AMERICAN UNDERDOG – only in theaters Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/mlUIk5M3dC
— American Underdog (@AmericanUnderdg) August 26, 2021
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American Underdog is based on interviews with Warner and his memoir titled, All Things Possible: My Story of Faith, Football and the First Miracle Season. It will be led by Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, and Dennis Quaid. Joining them are Cindy Hogan, Ser’Darius Blain, Adam Baldwin, Bruce McGill, Danny Vinson, Chance Kelly, Hayden Zaller, Cora Kate Wilkerson, and Nic Harris.
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“American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery story to a two-time NFL MVP, Superbowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback,” reads the official synopsis. “The film centers around Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player — but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda and the encouragement of his family that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is inside. American Underdog is an inspirational story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination.”
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American Underdog is directed by The Erwin Brothers, from a screenplay written by Jon Erwin, David Aaron Cohen, and Jon Gunn. It is executive produced by Kurt and Brenda Warner, Tony Young, Jon Gunn, and Sean Devereaux. Producers are Kevin Downes, Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Mark Ciardi, and Daryl Lefever.
