Salvable is an upcoming British boxing film directed by Björn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta, written by Franklin, and starring Shia LaBeouf.

Salvable
Directed byBjörn Franklin
Johnny Marchetta
Screenplay byBjörn Franklin
Produced by
  • Jamie Gamache
  • Connor O’Hara
  • Julien Loeffler
  • James Kermack
Starring
CinematographySimon Plunket
Edited byShahnaz Dulaimy
Production
companies
  • Low Key Films
  • Featuristic Films
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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An ageing boxer struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling a fractured relationship with his teenage daughter.

Cast

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Production

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The film is the debut feature of directing duo Franklin & Marchetta (Björn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta). Producers are Jamie Gamache and Connor O’Hara for Lowkey Films, and Julien Loeffler and James Kermack for Featuristic Films. Casting was completed by Aisling Knight at CBA Casting. [1]

Former world champion boxer Carl Froch acted as boxing trainer for Toby Kebbell and Shia LaBeouf for the film.[2] The cast also includes James Cosmo, Kila Lord Cassidy, Elaine Cassidy, Michael Socha, Aiysha Hart, Nell Hudson and Barry Ward. Froch also appears in the film in a cameo role. [3][4]

Principal photography took place in Wales in April 2024.[5] Filming locations including Barry.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2024). "Salvable': First Look At Toby Kebbell & Shia LaBeouf In Boxing Crime-Drama; Sales Continuing In Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Froch to Train Actors for New Boxing Film "Salvable"". rtfight.com. February 20, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 9, 2024). "Boxing Champ Carl Froch To Train Toby Kebbell & Shia LaBeouf For Crime-Drama 'Salvable', James Cosmo Also Stars — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Blevins, Adam (May 9, 2024). "Shia LaBeouf Is a Determined Street Boxer in New 'Salvable' Image". Collider. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Daniels, Nia (April 3, 2024). "Shia LaBeouf to shoot crime drama in Wales". Theknowledgeonline. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Jamshidian, Harry (May 10, 2024). "Shia LaBeouf and film crew in Barry filming 'Salvable'". Retrieved May 12, 2024.