In theaters March 18, 2016! nhttp://www.midnightspecialmovie.comnhttps://www.facebook.com/MidnightSpecialMoviennIn the sci-fi thriller “Mi...
In theaters March 18, 2016! nhttp://www.midnightspecialmovie.comnhttps://www.facebook.com/MidnightSpecialMoviennIn the sci-fi thriller “Midnight Special,” writer/director Jeff Nichols proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time, as a father (Michael Shannon), goes on the run to protect his young son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), and uncover the truth behind the boy's special powers.nnWhat starts as a race from religious extremists and local law enforcement quickly escalates to a nationwide manhunt involving the highest levels of the Federal Government. Ultimately his father risks everything to protect Alton and help fulfill a destiny that could change the world forever, in this genre–defying film as supernatural as it is intimately human.nn“Midnight Special” stars Oscar nominee Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher and Oscar nominee Sam Shepard. Rounding out the main cast are Bill Camp, Scott Haze and Paul Sparks.nnJeff Nichols directs from his own screenplay.nnSarah Green and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, who previously collaborated with Nichols on his critically acclaimed thriller “Take Shelter” are producing the film, with Glen Basner, Hans Graffunder, and Christos V. Konstantakopoulos serving as executive producers.nnAlso reuniting with Nichols behind the scenes is director of photography Adam Stone, production designer Chad Keith and editor Julie Monroe. David Wingo is composing the score.nnWarner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Faliro House Productions, a Tri-State Production: “Midnight Special.” The film is set for release on March 18, 2016, and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. Less
