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Ansel Elgort to Star in Survival Thriller ‘Faster Than Horses’; Upgrade Launches Sales at AFM
"West Side Story" actor Ansel Elgort will star in 'Faster Than Horses,' a survival thriller directed by James Erskine and produced by Bear Grylls.
“Since first hearing this story, I’ve been mesmerized by it and am thrilled to now be bringing it to screen,” said Erskine, who previously directed the award-winning comedy “Shooting for Socrates” in 2015 and has his latest movie, “The Flight of Bryan,” opening in U.K. theaters in November. “Demanding a total immersive performance, I know Ansel will be utterly brilliant in telling this story of a man battling to survive against all the odds, a powerful story of struggle and redemption set against some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth,” added Erskine, whose documentary credits include “Sachin: A Billion Dreams,” “Copa 71,” as well as “Billie,” and the Netflix originals “Skandal” and “Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist.” Grylls said he’s “known this story for many years and am so excited to be part of the team bringing it to life.” “Working with Ansel to give him insight for the role and adding authenticity to his performance has been so rewarding.
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