Brian Tyree Henry to Star in Apple Studios Sports Drama 'Running'
Brian Tyree Henry will star in the sports drama film 'Running,' produced by Apple Studios, Makeready, and Nike Films. The film, directed by Gavin O'Connor, follows a homeless high school running prodigy and is based on an original story by O'Connor and Bill Dubuque. Henry, who received Academy Award and Emmy nominations for prior Apple projects, continues his involvement with the studio.
variety.comCasting Announcement for 'Running' Brian Tyree Henry will star in the sports drama film 'Running' produced by Apple Studios.
Gavin O'Connor is directing the film. Spike Fearn is also starring in 'Running'. The film is produced by Makeready and Nike Films. Bill Dubuque wrote the script for 'Running'. 'Running' is based on an original story by Gavin O'Connor and Bill Dubuque.
The film follows a homeless high school running prodigy.
Henry's Prior Work with Apple Brian Tyree Henry starred in Apple's 'Causeway' opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
He received an Academy Award nomination for his work in 'Causeway'. Brian Tyree Henry starred in the Apple TV series 'Dope Thief'. He received an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for 'Dope Thief'.
Upcoming Projects for Henry Brian Tyree Henry will executive produce and lead the cast of Netflix’s adult animated series 'Bass X Machina' this fall.
Brian Tyree Henry will star opposite Julia Roberts in the Warner Bros. film 'Panic Carefully' in 2027.
Henry's Filmography Highlights Brian Tyree Henry appeared in the FX series 'Atlanta'.
He appeared in 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse'. Brian Tyree Henry appeared in 'Bullet Train'. He appeared in Marvel’s 'Eternals'. Brian Tyree Henry is represented by Jennifer Wiley-Moxley of JWM Entertainment Group, CAA, Jill Fritzo PR, and Jackoway Austen et al.
Story Timeline
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Brian Tyree Henry will star opposite Julia Roberts in the Warner Bros. film 'Panic Carefully'.
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Brian Tyree Henry will executive produce and lead the cast of Netflix’s adult animated series 'Bass X Machina'.
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Announcement that Brian Tyree Henry will star in 'Running' produced by Apple Studios.
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Brian Tyree Henry received an Emmy Award nomination for 'Dope Thief'.
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Brian Tyree Henry received an Academy Award nomination for 'Causeway'.
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Potential Impact
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Potential boost to Henry's career trajectory with multiple high-profile projects.
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Increased visibility for Apple Studios' film slate through Henry's involvement.
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Collaboration between Makeready, Nike Films, and Apple may lead to more sports-themed content.
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Henry's representation by multiple agencies could facilitate broader industry partnerships.
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