American film
| Flash Before the Bang | |
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| Directed by | Jevon Whetter |
| Screenplay by | Jevon Whetter |
| Story by | Jevon Whetter |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Flash Before the Bang is an upcoming American sports drama film written and directed by Jevon Whetter about a deaf track and field team from Oregon in the 1980s. The film stars Russell Harvard, Daniel Durant, Grace Byers and Alaqua Cox.
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story of an all-deaf high school track and field team in Oregon, preparing for the 1986 Oregon State Track and Field Championship.
Cast
Production
Development
The film from writer/director Jevon Whetter is a telling of his true experience from the 1986 Oregon State Championship, and was revealed in 2021 with Troy Kotsur, Nyle DiMarco and Deanne Bray initially attached to star, with production from Pearl Street Films and Exodus Film Group and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as executive producers.
In May 2023, the film moved forward with John D. Eraklis from Exodus Film Group, Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment, and Tiffany FitzHenry of FitzHenry Films as producers alongside Delbert Whetter. Executive producers include Fanshen Cox in association with Trujulo Productions. Jessica Alba is also an executive producer through Lady Spitfire.
The cast includes Russell Harvard, Daniel Durant, Alaqua Cox and Grace Byers with eight deaf actors playing the roles of athletes on the track and field team, who are all first-time actors.
Filming
Principal photography was scheduled for Oregon and Washington, with an appeal made for deaf and hard of hearing people available to work as extras. Filming locations include Cascade High School in Turner and Kennedy High School in Mt. Angel, in Salem, Oregon in July 2024.
References
- Galuppo, Mia (August 18, 2021). "CODA' Star Troy Kotsur, Nyle DiMarco to Star in Sports Drama 'Flash Before the Bang'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- Welk, Brian (August 16, 2021). "Pearl Street Films Boards Deaf Sports Drama 'Flash Before the Bang' With Troy Kotsur". The Wrap.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (August 16, 2021). "' Flash Before The Bang': 'CODA's Troy Kotsur & More To Star In Deaf Sports Pic From Pearl Street And Exodus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2023). "Jessica Alba, Russell Harvard & 'CODA' Actor Daniel Durant Lead Sports Underdog Film 'Flash Before The Bang' For Deaf Writer-Director Jevon Whetter — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- "Jessica Alba launches production company Lady Spitfire: 'I am absolutely thrilled'". February 5, 2024.
- "Filming for "Flash Before the Bang" underway in Oregon". Daily Moth. July 25, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- Ghosh, Suchismita (January 22, 2024). "Jessica Alba's 'Flash Before The Bang' Starts Filming in Oregon and Washington in March". The CinemaHolic. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- "Movie filming in Salem seeking deaf and hard of hearing people to work as extras". Oregon Live. July 2, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- "Movie based on Oregon School for the Deaf championship track team filming in Salem". Statesman Journal. July 19, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.