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Brian Tyree Henry Cast in Apple Studios’ Sports Drama ‘Running

The move extends Henry’s run with Apple after his Oscar-nominated Causeway turn.

Overview

  • Brian Tyree Henry will star opposite Spike Fearn in Running, a casting confirmed Monday by Deadline and Variety.
  • Apple Studios is making the sports drama with director Gavin O’Connor, known for Warrior and The Way Back.
  • The film draws from O’Connor’s original story about a homeless high school running prodigy.
  • Ozark writer Bill Dubuque penned the screenplay, and Makeready will produce with Nike Films.
  • Character details and a production timeline have not been disclosed at this stage.