Sony Photos’ Affirm Movies has set an Oct. 16 launch for the Brazilian remake of the Kendrick Brothers‘ 2003 debut characteristic, Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul. The film will open in Brazil and Latin America in September.
The film emerged out of the Kendrick Brothers’ rising impression in Brazil. Their 2024 movie, The Forge, opened in Brazil at No. 1 and finally grossed $9M reported there. Whereas selling The Forge launch, Alex and Stephen Kendrick related with leaders throughout the nation who expressed a rising want for domestically rooted, faith-driven content material. Affirm Movies sprung to the concept to put money into the Brazilian faith-based viewers and filmmakers.
In collaboration with EP Ygor Siqueira and 360WayUp, the crew recognized Flywheel as the best fan-favorite title to be filmed by way of a culturally genuine lens.
Set in Rio de Janeiro, the brand new movie, Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul follows Noah Silva, a smooth-talking, used-car salesman whose “do no matter it takes” method to enterprise and life begins to unravel at residence and at work. After a collection of wake-up calls, Noah is pressured to confront the price of his selections. He begins a tough and deeply private journey to revive his integrity whereas attempting to win again the hearts of his spouse and son.
The pic stars Mario Bregieira, Pérola Faria, Gui Tavares, Felipe Folgosi, Adriano Canindé, Elizeu Rodrigues with Alex Kendrick. Written by Alex Kendrick and directed by Alessandro Barros, the remake shall be dubbed and subtitled in English over the Portuguese authentic language for the North American market.
“The Brazilian filmmakers had all of the expertise and substances within the kitchen however needed us to assist them produce one thing inspirational in Brazil on the high quality they noticed in The Forge,” mentioned Alex Kendrick.
“What often takes months of preparation occurred in days. It was superb. We didn’t know the language, native assets, or tradition, however noticed God assist us do extra in much less time. We discovered that Brazilian pastors had been praying for this for 5 years. The film is best shot, acted, and scored than the unique, and the storyline is simply as highly effective. I’m actually excited to see how audiences will reply to this new model in theaters this fall,” mentioned Stephen Kendrick.
“It has been an honor to companion with the Kendricks over the previous 20 years and witness firsthand the extraordinary worldwide impression of their movies. It’s thrilling to see the story of Flywheel reimagined in a brand new and significant method, introducing a brand new technology to what made it so particular within the first place,” mentioned Head of AFFIRM Movies, Wealthy Peluso.
The movie is produced by Mark Miller, Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick, Daniel Friesen, and Wiltonauar Moura with government producers the Kendrick Brothers, Jim McBride, and Ygor Siqueira.