Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway are poised to lead the cast of the upcoming war drama, *Alone at Dawn*. Directed by Ron Howard, the film is developed under Amazon MGM’s renewed first-look agreement with their production company, Imagine Entertainment.
About *Alone at Dawn*
*Alone at Dawn* draws inspiration from the true story of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman. This narrative is based on the 2019 book of the same name, authored by Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz, Chapman’s sister. The film will depict Chapman’s heroic actions during a SEAL Team Six mission in Afghanistan.
Key Events in Chapman’s Story
- Chapman sustained multiple wounds while rescuing comrades.
- In a pivotal moment, he was presumed dead but revived to continue fighting.
- His courage ultimately saved many lives amidst enemy attacks.
- Years later, a campaign sought to award him the Medal of Honor.
- A separate military branch opposed the request, which implied leaving a soldier behind.
- Eventually, his Air Force Cross was upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
Production and Development
The manuscript for *Alone at Dawn* was secured in a competitive bidding process and subsequently became a bestseller. Initially, Michael Russell Gunn was engaged to adapt the script, followed by rewrites from Erin Cressida Wilson and Amy Herzog. Military consultant Dan Schilling actively contributes his expertise due to his background as a combat control technician.
| Production Team | Roles |
|---|---|
| Imagine Entertainment | Producer |
| Hideaway | Producer |
| Thruline | Producer |
| Michael Russell Gunn | Executive Producer |
Cast and Future Projects
Driver will portray John Chapman, while Hathaway will play the intelligence officer pivotal to the story. Hathaway is currently engaged in various projects, including *The Devil Wears Prada 2* and Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*. Driver is set to appear in *Father Mother Sister Brother* and *Paper Tiger*.
Both actors have established strong representation in Hollywood, with Hathaway repped by Entertainment 360 and Sloane Offer, and Driver by WME and Offer.
*Alone at Dawn* promises to unveil a gripping and emotional chapter in the narrative of heroism and recognition in military history. Stay tuned for more updates as production progresses on this significant project.
