Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson to Star in Inspirational Adaptation ORDINARY ANGELS Based on True Story
Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank (Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) and Reacher breakout actor Alan Ritchson have signed on to star in the inspirational film Ordinary Angels. The film is set against the backdrop of the worst snowstorm in Kentucky history, and is “inspired by the incredible true story of a struggling hairdresser (Swank) who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father (Ritchson) save the life of his critically ill young daughter.”
Jon Gunn (The Unbreakable Boy) is directing, having written the most recent draft of the script with Jon Erwin. Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon Craig penned an earlier draft.
Gunn said of the two actors:
“I’m thrilled to be working with Hilary and Alan. They are both actors with incredible range, who find humanity and vulnerability in every character they play. They are perfectly matched to bring this complex and inspirational true story to life.”
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via: Deadline