Chris Pine is set to star in and produce the upcoming action film “Run the Night” for Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures.
The movie marks the feature directorial debut of Robert Alonzo, a hugely well-respected second unit director and stunt coordinator who had worked on major titles including “Deadpool,” “The Batman” and “The Flash,” to name a few. Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to the title and will launch sales in Cannes.
“Run the Night” follows a banker, accused of betraying the Penose (the Dutch mob), who is dumped naked in the heart of Amsterdam with a $10 million bounty on his head. Hunted by the city’s most violent gangs, he must fight his way across the city by dawn to save the lives of his wife and child — a mission that reveals he was never just the money guy.
The screenplay comes from John Glenn and Alex Davidson, with a story by Glenn. Glenn is currently working with Lionsgate Television on “Robin Hood” for MGM+.
Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures will produce alongside Hidden Pictures president Alex Young; Pine and Ian Gotler, via their Barry Linen banner, and Glenn. Lieberman is currently producing Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid,” “War Machine” and “After Shock”, with Brandon Sklenar, as well as “Robin Hood.” He also has “Voltron,” for Amazon MGM Studios. Lorenzo De Maio and Evan Gelb of De Maio Entertainment are also producing.
“I love this story, character, and reuniting with Rob,” said Pine, who worked with Alonzo on 2009’s “Star Trek.” “There are so many places for this character to go, and I’m excited about the possibilities of bringing him to life on the big screen.”
James Myers will oversee the project for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio.
“Chris is an incredible actor and has the perfect combination of warmth and physicality needed to bring this role to life,” said Fogelson. “We’re proud to be the home of Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures and to be partnering with him and the exceptionally talented filmmaking team on this riveting and explosive action thriller.”
Added Lieberman: “Rob Alonzo is the next great action director. With Rob’s talent behind the camera and our movie star Chris in front, I’m excited by what we have in store for audiences.”
A two-time SAG Award winner, Alonzo has notched more than 200 credits across film, television, commercials and music videos as a stunt performer, fight choreographer, stunt coordinator and second unit director. In 2024, he co-founded the production company Tremor House with Jonathan Spano to develop, produce, and finance mid-budget action films. Alonzo most recently directed the action on Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” and is currently in production as the second unit director on “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Glenn is showrunning Lionsgate Television’s “Robin Hood” for MGM+. He also recently wrote and produced the feature “Elevation,” while his many other credits include the feature “Eagle Eye” and the Paramount+ series “SEAL Team.”
Pine is represented by CAA and Gendler, Kelly & Cunningham. Alonzo is represented by WME and manager Holly Jeter. Glenn is represented by CAA and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
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