Blood Knot (film)

Blood Knot
Directed byRoberto Sneider
Written byRowdy Herrington
Zach Dean
Based onLooking Through Water
by Bob Rich
Produced by
  • Stan Spry
  • Eric Scott Woods
  • Robert Mitas
StarringMichael Douglas
Production
company
Cartel Pictures
Distributed byScreen Media
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blood Knot is an upcoming American drama film directed by Roberto Sneider, written by Rowdy Herrington and Zach Dean, and starring Michael Douglas. It is based on the 2015 novel Looking Through Water by Bob Rich.

Premise

In an attempt to mend their broken relationship, a man invites his estranged son to compete in a father–son fishing competition in Puerto Rico.[1]

Cast

Production

In November 2022, it was announced that Michael Douglas and Cameron Douglas will star in the film, with Howard Deutch serving as director.[1]

In May 2023, it was announced that Roberto Sneider replaced Deutch due to schedule conflicts and that David Morse, Michael Stahl-David and Walker Scobell had been added to the cast.[2]

Filming occurred in Pittsfield, Massachusetts in June 2023.[3][4][5][6] In July 2023, it was reported that filming in Massachusetts was completed and that the rest of the film will be shot in Belize and Mexico City.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Roxborough, Scott (November 4, 2022). "AFM: Michael Douglas Teams with Son Cameron on 'Blood Knot' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Barraclough, Leo (May 16, 2023). "Roberto Sneider to Direct 'Blood Knot,' David Morse, Michael Stahl-David, Walker Scobell Join Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Slater, Bryan (June 23, 2023). "New Film Starring Michael Douglas Being Shot In Western Massachusetts". WBEC-FM. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Gross, Aaron Simon. "Michael Douglas visits Pittsfield pub to film scene for new movie 'Blood Knot'". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Smith, Tristan (June 26, 2023). "Michael Douglas movie 'Blood Knot' is filming in Western Mass., report says". The Republican. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Lanier, Josh (June 26, 2023). "Michael Douglas Filming Movie In Pittsfield: Reports". The Daily Voice. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Rajput, Priyanca (July 4, 2023). "Michael Douglas family drama Blood Knot readies Belize and Mexico shoot". KFTV.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  8. ^ Morales Iglesias, Ruben (July 4, 2023). "Movie Blood Knot starring Michael Douglas to be filmed in Belize during the next couple months". Breaking Belize News. Retrieved July 5, 2023.