Jonathan Majors Career Timeline In A Glimpse(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Jonathan Majors has gained much recognition for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started his career on the small screen and is now associated with one of the highest-grossing studios. However, his professional life has taken a hit with the assault charges against him, and the trial is underway; let us look at his career timeline from When We Rise to Creed III and Loki 2.
The actor was born in California and studied at Duncanville High School. He was so inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, especially by Heath Ledger’s Joker, that he joined the theatres. He then went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to get his bachelor’s degree and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 2016.
Jonathan...
Jonathan Majors has gained much recognition for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He started his career on the small screen and is now associated with one of the highest-grossing studios. However, his professional life has taken a hit with the assault charges against him, and the trial is underway; let us look at his career timeline from When We Rise to Creed III and Loki 2.
The actor was born in California and studied at Duncanville High School. He was so inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, especially by Heath Ledger’s Joker, that he joined the theatres. He then went to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to get his bachelor’s degree and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 2016.
Jonathan...
- 12/5/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Lana Turner Book ‘A Murder in Hollywood’, From Casey Sherman, In The Works As Series From Jake Crane
Exclusive: Lana Turner’s mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato was allegedly stabbed to death in her house by her daughter Cheryl Crane in 1958.
This incident is the basis for Casey Sherman’s next true crime thriller; A Murder in Hollywood, and it’s also heading to the small screen.
Jake Crane, no relation, who wrote the screenplay for Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell-fronted Korean War feature Devotion, directed by J.D. Dillar, has optioned the rights to the book and will adapt.
A Murder in Hollywood is Sherman’s 16th book and follows tomes such as The Finest Hours, which was adapted into a film by Disney starring Chris Pine, and Boston Strong, which was adapted into Patriots Day starring Mark Wahlberg.
It chronicles the fatal stabbing of screen legend Turner’s gangster boyfriend Stompanato inside her Beverly Hills mansion in the late 1950’s. Crane was exonerated after a coroner...
This incident is the basis for Casey Sherman’s next true crime thriller; A Murder in Hollywood, and it’s also heading to the small screen.
Jake Crane, no relation, who wrote the screenplay for Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell-fronted Korean War feature Devotion, directed by J.D. Dillar, has optioned the rights to the book and will adapt.
A Murder in Hollywood is Sherman’s 16th book and follows tomes such as The Finest Hours, which was adapted into a film by Disney starring Chris Pine, and Boston Strong, which was adapted into Patriots Day starring Mark Wahlberg.
It chronicles the fatal stabbing of screen legend Turner’s gangster boyfriend Stompanato inside her Beverly Hills mansion in the late 1950’s. Crane was exonerated after a coroner...
- 3/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Squadrons of F4U Corsair aircraft swarming the sky in perfect formation, bullets dancing past and through them, explosions and crashes galore: J.D. Dillard’s “Devotion” is a strikingly attractive war film. Although making war look this pretty may undermine the whole “war is hell” vibe that most movies go for, “Devotion” has a more romantic notion of its central conflict. Dillard paints the Korean War as the backdrop for heroic deeds and masculine bonding, never mind the complexities of the geopolitical stage.
Never mind a lot of complexity, actually. As a war story, it’s oddly rah-rah for the contemporary cinematic landscape. The Korean War was a conflict that, as far as “Devotion” is concerned, had to be fought and had nothing to debate. Indeed, the aviators at the center of “Devotion” were mostly flyboys from World War II who finished training too late to see action in the so-called “Big Show,...
Never mind a lot of complexity, actually. As a war story, it’s oddly rah-rah for the contemporary cinematic landscape. The Korean War was a conflict that, as far as “Devotion” is concerned, had to be fought and had nothing to debate. Indeed, the aviators at the center of “Devotion” were mostly flyboys from World War II who finished training too late to see action in the so-called “Big Show,...
- 1/7/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
Devotion streaming on Paramount + beginning January 8, 2023. Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/Paramount +
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
- 1/5/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A movie that somewhat flew under the radar (pun intended) this year is the war drama, Devotion. Jonathan Majors, whose star is on the rise with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania coming out along with Creed III, shows his chops as the leading man in this historical air combat film that is based on a true story. Devotion is set to be available for purchase with never-before-seen bonus content on Digital in the U.S. and Canada as well as streaming on Paramount+ this January 8.
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
- 1/5/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
By Abe Friedtanzer
While Top Gun: Maverick has been enjoying a warm reception from audiences and awards bodies alike, another film about daring pilots is flying around in theaters. Based on the 2015 nonfiction book Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos, Devotion is about a powerful friendship between two Navy pilots during the Korean War. One of them is Jonathan Majors, the only Black member of the unit. In the film's other Top Gun: Maverick connection, the other one is played by Glen Powell, who portrays Hangman in the present-day film.
Devotion opens on Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) arriving to join Fighter Squadron 32, which already includes Jesse Brown (Majors), who faces routine racism from his fellow Navy officers and the neighbors who believe that his mere existence is stirring up trouble...
While Top Gun: Maverick has been enjoying a warm reception from audiences and awards bodies alike, another film about daring pilots is flying around in theaters. Based on the 2015 nonfiction book Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos, Devotion is about a powerful friendship between two Navy pilots during the Korean War. One of them is Jonathan Majors, the only Black member of the unit. In the film's other Top Gun: Maverick connection, the other one is played by Glen Powell, who portrays Hangman in the present-day film.
Devotion opens on Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) arriving to join Fighter Squadron 32, which already includes Jesse Brown (Majors), who faces routine racism from his fellow Navy officers and the neighbors who believe that his mere existence is stirring up trouble...
- 12/30/2022
- by Abe Friedtanzer
- FilmExperience
Welcome to another episode of the Scene 2 Scene podcast! It’s Valerie Complex with an exciting new episode where I chat with Devotion director Jd Dillard.
Dillard has established himself as a director and writer to watch, with authentic yet innovative storytelling. On November 23, Sony Pictures released his anticipated historical war epic Devotion. he film stars Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell as Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, respectively, a pair of U.S. Navy pilots who risked their lives during the Korean War and became some of the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. The script is written by Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
Dillard made his directorial debut with Sleight, starring Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Sasheer Zamata and Storm Reid. The film, which he co-wrote, was shot on a micro-budget and went on to spark a bidding war after its debut at Sundance in...
Dillard has established himself as a director and writer to watch, with authentic yet innovative storytelling. On November 23, Sony Pictures released his anticipated historical war epic Devotion. he film stars Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell as Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, respectively, a pair of U.S. Navy pilots who risked their lives during the Korean War and became some of the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. The script is written by Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
Dillard made his directorial debut with Sleight, starring Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Sasheer Zamata and Storm Reid. The film, which he co-wrote, was shot on a micro-budget and went on to spark a bidding war after its debut at Sundance in...
- 12/29/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Devotion,” based on the book by Adam Makos, flew into theaters over Thanksgiving break. The film about flight, friendship and family landed at an ideal time in the holiday season, and it features a number of talented actors who bring the true story to life onscreen. Before he appeared in the role of Hangman in “Top Gun: Maverick,” Glen Powell knew he wanted to bring the story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner to life — Powell finished Makos’ book in 2016, after which he began to develop the project. Joined by director Jd Dillard and actor Jonathan Majors who portrays the precedent-setting Jesse Brown, the crew launches into a harrowing and heartwarming story.
“Devotion” chronicles the journey of two wingmen in the U.S. Navy’s Fighter Squadron 32. The pair came from completely opposite backgrounds, yet they joined forces to become the most well-known naval aviators to date, risking their lives in...
“Devotion” chronicles the journey of two wingmen in the U.S. Navy’s Fighter Squadron 32. The pair came from completely opposite backgrounds, yet they joined forces to become the most well-known naval aviators to date, risking their lives in...
- 12/3/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“Devotion” adapts the remarkable true story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, Navy pilots following WWII and before The Korean War who had each other’s backs no matter what. Ensign Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) was the first African American carrier pilot to serve in the navy. He found his calling from a super young age, realizing it fully when he saw a poster advertising flying for the Navy at Ohio State University. Lieutenant Tom Hudner passed up Harvard to go to the Naval Academy, and he became Jesse’s wingman.
Based on the book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” follows Jesse and Tom’s journey alongside Fighting 32, their assigned Flight Squadron, as tension built following World War II to bleed into The Korean War. Alongside the starring pair, Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and more appear.
Fans of Jonathan Majors and/or Glen Powell may be wondering how to watch “Devotion,...
Based on the book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” follows Jesse and Tom’s journey alongside Fighting 32, their assigned Flight Squadron, as tension built following World War II to bleed into The Korean War. Alongside the starring pair, Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and more appear.
Fans of Jonathan Majors and/or Glen Powell may be wondering how to watch “Devotion,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The makers of the aerial war epic film ‘Devotion’, where pop icon Joe Jonas makes his acting debut, have moved its India release from November 25 to December 2. Based on the bestselling book written by Adam Makos, the film also stars Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powell playing celebrated wingmen in the movie.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
- 11/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Joe Jonas has reflected on losing the role of Spider-Man to Andrew Garfield.
The Jonas Brothers singer auditioned for the part of the titular superhero for 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man, which eventually went to Garfield.
Jonas, 33, opened up about his acting experience in a recent interview on Just For Variety podcast, during which he was asked what role he considered to be “the one that got away”.
He said: “In the moment [when you lose a part to someone else], you’re destroyed or you’re defeated. But you realise this person was brilliant.
“I remember years ago I was up for Spider-Man and I was so, so excited, and it was the year Andrew Garfield got it. Obviously, he was the right one.”
Jonas – who married Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner in 2019 – went on to explain that he believed he had a good chance at getting the part because the director Marc Webb used to work on music videos.
The Jonas Brothers singer auditioned for the part of the titular superhero for 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man, which eventually went to Garfield.
Jonas, 33, opened up about his acting experience in a recent interview on Just For Variety podcast, during which he was asked what role he considered to be “the one that got away”.
He said: “In the moment [when you lose a part to someone else], you’re destroyed or you’re defeated. But you realise this person was brilliant.
“I remember years ago I was up for Spider-Man and I was so, so excited, and it was the year Andrew Garfield got it. Obviously, he was the right one.”
Jonas – who married Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner in 2019 – went on to explain that he believed he had a good chance at getting the part because the director Marc Webb used to work on music videos.
- 11/24/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
It's remarkable how often seemingly ancient history becomes relevant again in our modern day -- sometimes tragically so. Such is the case in director J.D. Dillard's newest movie, "Devotion." The movie focuses on the Korean War of the early 1950s, telling the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots. Specifically, the movie shines a light on Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors ("Lovecraft Country"), who became the first Black aviator to ever complete the U.S. Navy's basic flight training program.
Looper's Don Kaye recently had the chance to speak with Majors in honor of the film's forthcoming release this weekend. During the conversation, Kaye asked the actor who relevant Brown's story is all these years later, particularly for Black people who are still facing roadblocks in today's society. Majors, for his part, feels Brown's story is an ever-relevant hero's journey to be used as...
Looper's Don Kaye recently had the chance to speak with Majors in honor of the film's forthcoming release this weekend. During the conversation, Kaye asked the actor who relevant Brown's story is all these years later, particularly for Black people who are still facing roadblocks in today's society. Majors, for his part, feels Brown's story is an ever-relevant hero's journey to be used as...
- 11/22/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“Devotion” is the new action war drama feature, directed byJ. D. Dillard, based on the book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice” by Adam Makos, starring Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Joe Jonas and Serinda Swan, opening in theaters November 23, 2022:
“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend.
"A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend.
"A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 11/18/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Los Angeles premiere of “Devotion,” starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell, served as both a salute to the legacy and lineage of Korean War heroes Jesse L. Brown, the first African American Navy aviator, and Thomas Hudner, his devoted wingman, as well as a celebration of the familial bonds forged during the shoot.
“This movie, in so many ways, is a family effort,” director Jd Dillard said, introducing the film’s cast and crew before a packed house inside the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood on Tuesday night. “We all moved together like the boys shipping off to war to make this movie.”
Dillard then asked the few dozen descendants of Brown and Hudner in attendance to stand for a round of applause. It’s overwhelming to share these moments with the families, Dillard told Variety on the red carpet, but, he added, “There’s no other way to do it.
“This movie, in so many ways, is a family effort,” director Jd Dillard said, introducing the film’s cast and crew before a packed house inside the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood on Tuesday night. “We all moved together like the boys shipping off to war to make this movie.”
Dillard then asked the few dozen descendants of Brown and Hudner in attendance to stand for a round of applause. It’s overwhelming to share these moments with the families, Dillard told Variety on the red carpet, but, he added, “There’s no other way to do it.
- 11/17/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
"Devotion" is the story of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner Jr., two of the most decorated aviators from the Korean War. Jonathan Majors ("Loki") plays Jesse Brown, the first Black man to complete the U.S. Navy's basic flight training program. Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick") plays Hudner Jr., his wingman who goes to incredible lengths to save his life during the conflict. It's a story of enduring friendship, loyalty, and love. "Devotion" is based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos.
Majors recently stopped by "The Kelly Clarkson Show" to chat about "Devotion," where he revealed that his family history really upped the stakes for him. It wasn't just his own history, though. Many people involved with "Devotion" have family in the military. It was a lot to take on, in addition to flight training for the film's practical work and...
Majors recently stopped by "The Kelly Clarkson Show" to chat about "Devotion," where he revealed that his family history really upped the stakes for him. It wasn't just his own history, though. Many people involved with "Devotion" have family in the military. It was a lot to take on, in addition to flight training for the film's practical work and...
- 11/17/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
"Devotion" opens in theaters this Thanksgiving. The Sony Pictures Releasing film is the story of real-life Korean War aviators Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator to complete the U.S. Navy's basic flight training program, and his wingman Tom Hudner Jr., who went to heroic lengths to save his life. The two men were some of the most decorated pilots from that war.
"Devotion" is based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by author Adam Makos, who spent time with the families of these brave men and wanted to tell their stories. Actor Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick"), who plays Hudner Jr., read the book and fought to get the film made. He stars with Jonathan Majors, who plays Jesse Brown.
I attended the premiere of the film, and in addition to the cast and crew, I got a chance to speak with Makos,...
"Devotion" is based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by author Adam Makos, who spent time with the families of these brave men and wanted to tell their stories. Actor Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick"), who plays Hudner Jr., read the book and fought to get the film made. He stars with Jonathan Majors, who plays Jesse Brown.
I attended the premiere of the film, and in addition to the cast and crew, I got a chance to speak with Makos,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
When two star-studded films about naval aviation premiere within the same year, there's bound to be some comparison between them. For "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Devotion," both of which feature actor Glen Powell, such comparisons are all but inevitable. There are, of course, a few differences between the films: While "Maverick" is the follow-up to a great (and fictional) Tom Cruise film, "Devotion" depicts the true story of naval aviators Lt. Tom Hudner (Powell) and Ensign Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors). Still, that's not quite enough to keep jokes about Powell's fascination with flight at bay. Paired with the fact that he's also got his pilot's license in real life, it's a bit more than a casual coincidence.
Powell himself is well-aware of the pattern beginning to emerge in his filmography. It made it difficult to say yes to "Top Gun," especially since he had a responsibility to "Devotion" as the film's executive producer.
Powell himself is well-aware of the pattern beginning to emerge in his filmography. It made it difficult to say yes to "Top Gun," especially since he had a responsibility to "Devotion" as the film's executive producer.
- 11/17/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
"Devotion," directed by filmmaker J.D. Dillard, will hit theaters this Thanksgiving, and one of the big reasons we have the film at all is because star Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick") was devoted to making it happen. After reading the 2017 book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos, he was determined to play the role of real-life Korean War aviator Tom Hudner Jr., who fought to save the life of his brave and talented wingman Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors.
The Korean War is often referred to as "the forgotten war." We don't see as many films set during this conflict as we do with, say, WWII, but the true story of a powerful friendship and some of the most celebrated military men in the Korean War has finally made it to the big screen. I recently attended the red carpet for "Devotion" in...
The Korean War is often referred to as "the forgotten war." We don't see as many films set during this conflict as we do with, say, WWII, but the true story of a powerful friendship and some of the most celebrated military men in the Korean War has finally made it to the big screen. I recently attended the red carpet for "Devotion" in...
- 11/16/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Click here to read the full article.
When Glen Powell decided he wanted to play real-life naval officer Tom Hudner nearly six years ago, someone else already held the screen rights to the story.
“That person had a couple drinks at a Hollywood party and told me they weren’t planning on making this movie,” Powell recalled to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s premiere on Tuesday. “And I said, ‘Would you mind if I made it?’ And they were like, ‘Yeah, sure.’ So I went to [author Adam Makos], and I said, ‘Hey, if you let me have this, I promise I’ll tell it in the best way possible.'”
Based on Makos’ novel Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice, the film follows the true story of naval aviator duo Lt. Hudner (Powell) and Ensign Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) — the navy’s first Black carrier pilot — during the Korean War.
When Glen Powell decided he wanted to play real-life naval officer Tom Hudner nearly six years ago, someone else already held the screen rights to the story.
“That person had a couple drinks at a Hollywood party and told me they weren’t planning on making this movie,” Powell recalled to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s premiere on Tuesday. “And I said, ‘Would you mind if I made it?’ And they were like, ‘Yeah, sure.’ So I went to [author Adam Makos], and I said, ‘Hey, if you let me have this, I promise I’ll tell it in the best way possible.'”
Based on Makos’ novel Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice, the film follows the true story of naval aviator duo Lt. Hudner (Powell) and Ensign Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) — the navy’s first Black carrier pilot — during the Korean War.
- 11/16/2022
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the upcoming film "Devotion," directed by J.D. Dillard, we meet Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first Black man to complete the U.S. Navy's basic flight training program. During the Korean War, he proves himself to be an exceptional pilot, but the main story is about the friendship between Jesse and his wingman, Tom Hudner Jr. (Glen Powell), who ended up as two of the most celebrated pilots from that war. Based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos, the movie about these real-life heroes hits the big screen next week.
I attended the movie's Los Angeles premiere and got a chance to chat with Jonathan Majors on the red carpet for the film (along with a handful of other journalists). He spoke about a lovely comment from the director about his performance, the idea of a story that is...
I attended the movie's Los Angeles premiere and got a chance to chat with Jonathan Majors on the red carpet for the film (along with a handful of other journalists). He spoke about a lovely comment from the director about his performance, the idea of a story that is...
- 11/16/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
International pop icon and the brother of Nick Jonas – Joe Jonas is set to portray Marty Goode – the real life naval officer in the upcoming film ‘Devotion’. The singer-actor felt a responsibility to capture the real person – the veteran who joined the Navy at 16, had seen war, and found ways to keep his fellow airmen loose through humour.
He said: “When you are researching a real person, it’s a different kind of pressure. You want to make sure that you’re not only playing the character on the page, but you’re doing the real person justice, too.”
The film is an aerial war epic directed by J D Dillard.
The multi-starrer film, based on the bestselling book ‘Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice’ by Adam Makos, tells the true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots – Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Naval...
He said: “When you are researching a real person, it’s a different kind of pressure. You want to make sure that you’re not only playing the character on the page, but you’re doing the real person justice, too.”
The film is an aerial war epic directed by J D Dillard.
The multi-starrer film, based on the bestselling book ‘Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice’ by Adam Makos, tells the true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots – Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Naval...
- 11/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Directed by Jd Dillard, with a screenplay by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart and based on the book by Adam Makos. The film stars Jonathan Majors Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski and Joe Jonas.
Devotion is in theaters November 23.
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Devotion is in theaters November 23.
Enter to win passes for you and a guest to attend the Advance Screening of Devotion on Wednesday, November 16th, 7pm at Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema.
Click here to enter:
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The screening will be filled on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to arrive early. Seats will not be guaranteed. Rated PG-13.
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- 11/11/2022
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“Devotion” is the new action war drama feature, directed byJ. D. Dillard, based on the book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice” by Adam Makos, starring Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Joe Jonas and Serinda Swan, opening in theaters November 23, 2022:
“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend.
"A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
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“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend.
"A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
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- 11/10/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
“Devotion,” directed by Jd Dillard and starring Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, Joe Jonas and Christina Jackson, soars into theaters this November. The story, based on the book by Adam Makos, is the second aviation film starring Glen Powell out this year, but he started work on this one (which he also exec-produced) before “Top Gun: Maverick” came along. “Devotion” screened at the Toronto Film Festival, where the cast and director stopped by TheWrap and Shutterstock’s Interview and Portrait Studio for a discussion about the filmmaking process.
“This predated ‘Top Gun’ by a few years,” Powell told TheWrap’s Executive Editor, Awards, Steve Pond. “I read the book six years ago, and this was my passion project. So I think maybe three years into the process, ‘Top Gun’ came along and I had to ask the producers, ‘Hey, I love ‘Devotion.’ Is there a way to do both?’ It’s...
“This predated ‘Top Gun’ by a few years,” Powell told TheWrap’s Executive Editor, Awards, Steve Pond. “I read the book six years ago, and this was my passion project. So I think maybe three years into the process, ‘Top Gun’ came along and I had to ask the producers, ‘Hey, I love ‘Devotion.’ Is there a way to do both?’ It’s...
- 9/14/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Sophie Turner is supporting Joe Jonas at the Toronto International Film Festival. On Sept. 12, the couple made their first red carpet appearance after welcoming their second child in July, and they looked fabulous. Stepping out for the premiere of "Devotion," which Jonas stars in, the duo posed for sweet photos on the carpet. Turner and Jonas both wore Louis Vuitton outfits. Jonas was styled by Sydney Lopez and wore a velvet, chest-bearing suit with a diamond brooch. Turner, on the other hand, opted for a pastel, floor-length dress with multicolored feathers. She was styled by Kate Young.
Jonas stars in "Devotion" alongside Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, and Christina Jackson, who were also in attendance at the premiere event. The movie, which is based on true events, hits theaters on Nov. 23. It's based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos and details the...
Jonas stars in "Devotion" alongside Glen Powell, Jonathan Majors, and Christina Jackson, who were also in attendance at the premiere event. The movie, which is based on true events, hits theaters on Nov. 23. It's based on the book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos and details the...
- 9/13/2022
- by Perri Konecky
- Popsugar.com
Click here to read the full article.
If you believe the marketing, then Devotion, an inspirational aerial combat epic set during the Korean War, would like very much to be thought of as Top Gun: Corsair.
Strip away the IMAX scope, the booming score and the flyboy swagger, however, and all that remains is a hollow shell of bland, beaten-down war movie tropes that leave Jonathan Majors to effectively fend for himself with his deeply-rooted lead portrayal of the first Black aviator in Navy history.
Based on the book of the same name by Adam Makos, which described the friendship between Majors’ Jesse Brown and his fellow wingman, Tom Hudner (played by Glen Powell), the story has been brought to the screen by director J.D. Dillard (himself the son of only the second African American member of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels squadron) with a great deal of respect but insufficient dramatic depth.
If you believe the marketing, then Devotion, an inspirational aerial combat epic set during the Korean War, would like very much to be thought of as Top Gun: Corsair.
Strip away the IMAX scope, the booming score and the flyboy swagger, however, and all that remains is a hollow shell of bland, beaten-down war movie tropes that leave Jonathan Majors to effectively fend for himself with his deeply-rooted lead portrayal of the first Black aviator in Navy history.
Based on the book of the same name by Adam Makos, which described the friendship between Majors’ Jesse Brown and his fellow wingman, Tom Hudner (played by Glen Powell), the story has been brought to the screen by director J.D. Dillard (himself the son of only the second African American member of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels squadron) with a great deal of respect but insufficient dramatic depth.
- 9/13/2022
- by Michael Rechtshaffen
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell are taking off in the official trailer for “Devotion,” the new drama set to release this Thanksgiving.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
- 8/1/2022
- by Clayton Davis and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Today we have a new trailer for "Devotion," based on the bestselling non-fiction book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos. The Sony Pictures film is directed by J.D. Dillard ("Sleight"). "Devotion" is the story of two US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War, who risked everything to save the day, and each other.
The last trailer for the film got me in the heart, and revealed exactly how much I don't know about this particular war. In this trailer we meet pilots Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors ("Loki"), and Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick")....
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The last trailer for the film got me in the heart, and revealed exactly how much I don't know about this particular war. In this trailer we meet pilots Jesse Brown, played by Jonathan Majors ("Loki"), and Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick")....
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- 8/1/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Sony has decided to push Devotion to Wednesday, Nov. 23, as a wide release.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
- 7/6/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Devotion” is the new action war drama feature, directed byJ. D. Dillard, based on the book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice” by Adam Makos, starring Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Joe Jonas and Serinda Swan, opening October 28, 2022:
“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
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“…’Devotion’ follows the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, ‘Lieutenant Tom Hudner’ and ‘Ensign Jesse Brown’ and the ‘Marines’ they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Hudner passed up ‘Harvard’ to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Brown became the Navy’s first black carrier pilot…”
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- 5/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
(L to R) Bill Koenig (Daren Kagasoff), Carol Mohring (Nick Hargrove), Marty Goode (Joe Jonas), Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), Bo Lavery (Spencer Neville), Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) and Dick Cevoli (Thomas Sadoski) in Columbia Pictures’ Devotion.
Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Starring Jonathan Majors, Joe Jonas And Glen Powell, watch the trailer now.
https://www.devotion.movie/
Devotion will be in theaters in October.
Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) in Columbia Pictures’ Devotion. Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) in Columbia Pictures’ Devotion.
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Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book by Adam Makos of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Starring Jonathan Majors, Joe Jonas And Glen Powell, watch the trailer now.
https://www.devotion.movie/
Devotion will be in theaters in October.
Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) in Columbia Pictures’ Devotion. Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors) in Columbia Pictures’ Devotion.
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- 5/27/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sony Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming film "Devotion." It's based on the bestselling non-fiction book "Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" by Adam Makos, and is directed by J.D. Dillard. In the trailer, we meet two pilots; Jesse Brown played by Jonathan Majors ("Loki"), and Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick"), fighting in the Korean War. You put those two actors in a film, and I'm in, despite the fact that war movies aren't usually my jam. Timing is a funny thing with movies during a pandemic, and after "Top Gun:...
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- 5/26/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
‘Outpost’ Writers Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson Adapting World War II True Story ‘Spearhead’ (Exclusive)
Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson, the Oscar-nominated screenwriters behind “The Fighter” and “The Outpost,” are on board to adapt “Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II,” a best-seller from Adam Makos. The project reunites the duo with “The Outpost” producer Paul Merryman, who acquired the rights to the book.
“Spearhead” follows ace American tank gunner Clarence Smoyer and German gunner Gustav Schaefer on their harrowing parallel journeys to Cologne — Germany’s fortress city where the Third Reich hoped to stop the Allied advance. It culminated in a showdown between the two reluctant warriors that is known as “the greatest tank duel in history.” Their conflict takes an unexpected turn when a young woman in a civilian car drives through their crossfire and their lives collide. In the modern day, Smoyer is forced to grapple with a mistake he made that day,...
“Spearhead” follows ace American tank gunner Clarence Smoyer and German gunner Gustav Schaefer on their harrowing parallel journeys to Cologne — Germany’s fortress city where the Third Reich hoped to stop the Allied advance. It culminated in a showdown between the two reluctant warriors that is known as “the greatest tank duel in history.” Their conflict takes an unexpected turn when a young woman in a civilian car drives through their crossfire and their lives collide. In the modern day, Smoyer is forced to grapple with a mistake he made that day,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Five years ago, filmmaker J.D. Dillard launched his debut movie, the low-budget sci-fi-thriller Sleight, at the Sundance Film Festival. Five years before that, he had been working on the reception desk at Bad Robot.
Dillard’s star has been on the rise ever-since and today the 32-year old filmmaker is starting production in Savannah, Georgia, on one of the biggest-budget non-franchise movies of recent years.
War epic Devotion, the in-demand filmmaker’s third feature following 2019 horror Sweetheart, follows a pair of U.S. Navy pilots – including pioneering African American aviator Jesse Brown – who risked their lives during the Korean War and became some of the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Da 5 Bloods and Lovecraft Country actor Jonathan Majors stars alongside Hidden Figures and Top Gun: Maverick actor Glen Powell with supporting cast including pop star Joe Jonas. La La Land and Sicario outfit Black Label Media is producing and financing.
Dillard’s star has been on the rise ever-since and today the 32-year old filmmaker is starting production in Savannah, Georgia, on one of the biggest-budget non-franchise movies of recent years.
War epic Devotion, the in-demand filmmaker’s third feature following 2019 horror Sweetheart, follows a pair of U.S. Navy pilots – including pioneering African American aviator Jesse Brown – who risked their lives during the Korean War and became some of the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Da 5 Bloods and Lovecraft Country actor Jonathan Majors stars alongside Hidden Figures and Top Gun: Maverick actor Glen Powell with supporting cast including pop star Joe Jonas. La La Land and Sicario outfit Black Label Media is producing and financing.
- 2/1/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Top Gun: Maverick aerial DoP Michael FitzMaurice and Aerial Coordinator/Helicopter Camera Pilot Kevin Larosa Jr are among the crew aboard for fighter pilot movie Devotion, which gets underway next month in Savannah, Georgia.
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Here’s some hot casting. Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski (John Wick) are joining the cast of big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Jonas, Daren Kagasoff and Spencer Neville have joined the high-flying cast of Devotion, a Korean War drama from Black Label Media.
Nick Hargrove and Thomas Sadoski have also joined the call sheet for the feature. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star in the true story, which is due to begin shooting in February in Savannah, Georgia, with J.D. Dillard in the director’s chair.
Based on the best-selling book by Adam Makos, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship and Sacrifice, the project tells of two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), from different worlds....
Nick Hargrove and Thomas Sadoski have also joined the call sheet for the feature. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star in the true story, which is due to begin shooting in February in Savannah, Georgia, with J.D. Dillard in the director’s chair.
Based on the best-selling book by Adam Makos, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship and Sacrifice, the project tells of two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), from different worlds....
- 1/12/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Joe Jonas, Daren Kagasoff and Spencer Neville have joined the high-flying cast of Devotion, a Korean War drama from Black Label Media.
Nick Hargrove and Thomas Sadoski have also joined the call sheet for the feature. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star in the true story, which is due to begin shooting in February in Savannah, Georgia, with J.D. Dillard in the director’s chair.
Based on the best-selling book by Adam Makos, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship and Sacrifice, the project tells of two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), from different worlds....
Nick Hargrove and Thomas Sadoski have also joined the call sheet for the feature. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star in the true story, which is due to begin shooting in February in Savannah, Georgia, with J.D. Dillard in the director’s chair.
Based on the best-selling book by Adam Makos, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship and Sacrifice, the project tells of two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), from different worlds....
- 1/12/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead in big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Lovecraft Country” star Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell (“Set It Up”) will star in historical war epic “Devotion,” from director J.D. Dillard (“Sweetheart”).
Set in 1950, as the Cold War looms, Majors and Powell play elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who form a firm friendship that is tested on the battlefield when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
“Devotion” is being produced by Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill for Black Label Media, who are also fully financing. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the film, and Sony Pictures will distribute in North America. STX International, a division of ErosSTX, is handling international distribution on film, as well as directly distributing in the U.K. and Ireland. CAA Media Finance brokered the deal with STX.
Set in 1950, as the Cold War looms, Majors and Powell play elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who form a firm friendship that is tested on the battlefield when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
“Devotion” is being produced by Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill for Black Label Media, who are also fully financing. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the film, and Sony Pictures will distribute in North America. STX International, a division of ErosSTX, is handling international distribution on film, as well as directly distributing in the U.K. and Ireland. CAA Media Finance brokered the deal with STX.
- 9/4/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Lovecraft Country” star Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell are set to star in a war epic based on a true story called “Devotion,” and Sony Pictures has picked up the North American rights while STXinternational will handle the film’s foreign rights at the TIFF virtual market.
Jd Dillard (“Sleight”) will direct the film that stars Majors and Powell as elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots during the Cold War in the 1950s. Principal photography is expected to begin in February 2021.
“Devotion” is based on a true story and a book by Adam Makos and comes from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart, with revisions by Dillard. Here’s the full synopsis:
In 1950, as the Cold War threatens international peace and racial inequality creates tension across the U.S., two young pilots from different worlds are accepted into an elite squadron for training – one is Tom Hudner, a clean-cut,...
Jd Dillard (“Sleight”) will direct the film that stars Majors and Powell as elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots during the Cold War in the 1950s. Principal photography is expected to begin in February 2021.
“Devotion” is based on a true story and a book by Adam Makos and comes from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart, with revisions by Dillard. Here’s the full synopsis:
In 1950, as the Cold War threatens international peace and racial inequality creates tension across the U.S., two young pilots from different worlds are accepted into an elite squadron for training – one is Tom Hudner, a clean-cut,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Sony has pre-bought domestic on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic Devotion, which is set to star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick). STX has come aboard for international sales ahead of the TIFF market and will distribute in UK and Ireland.
Black Label Media is aiming to start production in February.
The film will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits, testing and flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
Producers are Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill...
Black Label Media is aiming to start production in February.
The film will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits, testing and flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
Producers are Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill...
- 9/4/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Producers target February 2021 start.
STXinternational will launch sales at TIFF and Sony has acquired North American rights to the Black Label Media war epic Devotion starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.
Molly Smith’s Black Label is fully financing the project based on actual events, which has been earmarked for a February 2021 production start.
Majors, who stars in HBO Max series Lovecraft Country and Spike Lee’s Netflix Vietnam drama Da 5 Bloods, and Powell are the leads as Jesse Brown, the first African American to fly in combat for the US Navy, and Tom Hudner, who turned his back...
STXinternational will launch sales at TIFF and Sony has acquired North American rights to the Black Label Media war epic Devotion starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell.
Molly Smith’s Black Label is fully financing the project based on actual events, which has been earmarked for a February 2021 production start.
Majors, who stars in HBO Max series Lovecraft Country and Spike Lee’s Netflix Vietnam drama Da 5 Bloods, and Powell are the leads as Jesse Brown, the first African American to fly in combat for the US Navy, and Tom Hudner, who turned his back...
- 9/4/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Actor Glen Powell, known for his roles in Scream Queens, Hidden Figures, and The Bad Guys, will be starring in the upcoming Korean War drama entitled Devotion, with J.D. Dillard directing. Variety reports the following description of the true story:
The film is an aerial war epic that tells the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Tom Hudner and Jesse L. Brown, during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Powell will play the pilot Tom Hudner, whose story is chronicled along with Brown in the Adam Makos book Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice. The script is being penned by Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart. I think it will be interesting to see a film based on the Korean War, and it sounds like this story will be riveting and incredible to watch.
The film is an aerial war epic that tells the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Tom Hudner and Jesse L. Brown, during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Powell will play the pilot Tom Hudner, whose story is chronicled along with Brown in the Adam Makos book Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice. The script is being penned by Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart. I think it will be interesting to see a film based on the Korean War, and it sounds like this story will be riveting and incredible to watch.
- 10/15/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
J.D. Dillard to Helm Black Label Media’s Korean War Epic ‘Devotion’ Starring Glen Powell (Exclusive)
J.D. Dillard has signed on to helm Korean War epic “Devotion,” starring “Top Gun: Maverick” actor Glen Powell, sources tell Variety.
The film, from Black Label Media, is an aerial war epic that tells the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Tom Hudner and Jesse L. Brown, during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Powell will star as Hudner, whose life — along with Brown’s — was chronicled in Adam Makos’ book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice,” upon which the movie is based. Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Blm’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce.
Dillard is best known for his debut feature film “Sleight,” which premiered at Sundance in 2016 and was acquired by WWE Studios and Blumhouse. His second film, “Sweetheart,” starring Kiersey Clemons,...
The film, from Black Label Media, is an aerial war epic that tells the harrowing true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Tom Hudner and Jesse L. Brown, during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Powell will star as Hudner, whose life — along with Brown’s — was chronicled in Adam Makos’ book “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice,” upon which the movie is based. Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Blm’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce.
Dillard is best known for his debut feature film “Sleight,” which premiered at Sundance in 2016 and was acquired by WWE Studios and Blumhouse. His second film, “Sweetheart,” starring Kiersey Clemons,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Black Label Media has optioned rights to Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice, and will make a film about the true story at the center of Adam Makos’ 2015 book about two Korean War Navy pilots — one from an affluent white New England family, the other the black son of a Mississippi sharecropper — who became two of the top pilots in U.S. history. Glen Powell, who played John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures, will star in the…...
- 3/7/2018
- Deadline
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