Michael Shannon Now on Board Rowing Drama SWING

Movie Michael Shannon Swing Howard Deutch about 5 years agoby Jessica Fisher

Oscar nominated actor Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals, Revolutionary Road) is now on board the movie Swing that is described as a “romantic coming-of-age drama set in the world of elite varsity rowing.” The movie is being directed by Howard Deutch (Pretty In Pink, The Great Outdoors) and written by Vojin Gjaja, “a former armor officer in the United States Army, the screenplay is based on his experiences as an oarsman at Columbia University.”

The story is said to be similar to Friday Night Lights and Dead Poets Society. “Set in 1999, it centers on a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year of college whose lives are changed forever when a Vietnam vet (Shannon) takes over as coach of their dysfunctional team.”

This sounds like Shannon will be playing sort of a heartwarming role. I think this will be a stretch, as he is generally super creepy. If he can pull it off, I’ll be impressed. I really enjoy this type of story, so hopefully he can bring his best to the role.

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via: Deadline

Jessica Fisher

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