The Senior
Directed byRod Lurie
Written byBob Eisele
Produced by
StarringMichael Chiklis
Production
companies
  • Wayfarer Studios
  • Select Film
  • Ten Acre Films
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Senior is an upcoming American sports drama film directed by Rod Lurie, written by Bob Eisele, and starring Michael Chiklis as Mike Flynt. It is based on the true story of Flynt, who, at age 59, became a college football linebacker.[1][2]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Birdville Stadium in Haltom, Texas.[4]

In March 2022, it was announced that filming wrapped.[5]

References

  1. Grobar, Matt (September 15, 2021). "'The Senior': Michael Chiklis To Portray "The Rudy Of The Boomer Generation" In Football Drama From Wayfarer Studios Based On True Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  2. Massoto, Erick (September 15, 2021). "Michael Chiklis to Star as Mike Flynt in Football Drama Movie 'The Senior' From Rob Lurie". Collider. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grobar, Matt (October 13, 2021). "'The Senior': Mary Stuart Masterson, Rob Corddry, Brandon Flynn & More Join Michael Chiklis Football Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  4. Boyum, Jamey (November 8, 2021). "Longview trainer teaches actor to safely play football for upcoming film". KLTV. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  5. Dicker, Ron (March 24, 2022). "Michael Chiklis Disses F-Word Advice That Tom Brady Gave Him For Football Movie". HuffPost. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
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