''Way of the Warrior Kid'' is an upcoming American

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directed by

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and written by Will Staples. It is based on the 2017 children's novel of the same name by Jocko Willink. It stars

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, who also serves as a producer, alongside

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and

Jude Hill Jude Hill (born 1 August 2010) is a Northern Irish actor. He is known for his lead role in Kenneth Branagh's film ''Belfast'' (2021) based on Branagh's childhood, for which Hill won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer. He has sin ...

Premise

A bullied 11-year-old named Marc learns to find his inner warrior over one summer with the help of his

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uncle Jake.

Cast

as Uncle Jake, a

and Sarah's younger brother *

as Sarah, Marc's mom and Jake's older sister *

as Marc, Sarah's son * Levi McConaughey * Ava Torres * Arlan Ruff * Ellis Hobbs IV

Production

In April 2024, a movie adaptation of the novel ''Way of the Warrior Kid'' by Jocko Willink was in development, with

directing and producing, and Will Staples writing the screenplay.

was cast in the lead role. In June,

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acquired worldwide rights to the film for $80–85 million, also joining it as a production company with distribution rights going to

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as part of their overall deal with Skydance. In August,

and

joined the cast. In September, Levi McConaughey and Ava Torres were added. In October, Arlan Ruff and Ellis Hobbs IV rounded out the cast.

Filming

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began on August 19, 2024 in

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but largely happened at RSI Locations in Pomona. Some filming also occurred in

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in early-mid October 2024.

References

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