Untitled Mike Thornton biopic film
| Untitled Mike Thornton biopic film | |
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| Directed by | Patrick Hughes |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Patrick Hughes is directing an upcoming American biographical drama film about the life of retired Navy SEAL Michael E. Thornton. It stars Alan Ritchson, Joe Cole, Hoa Xuande, and Kyle Allen.
Cast
- Alan Ritchson as Michael E. Thornton
- Joe Cole
- Hoa Xuande
- Kyle Allen
- Brian Duong
- Duy Nguyễn
- Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Aden Young
- Sam Rechner
Production
In September 2025, it was announced that Patrick Hughes would direct a biographical drama film about the life of retired Navy SEAL Michael E. Thornton, with the screenplay written by Mark Semos, Alan Ritchson, and Jason Hall, with Ritchson cast in the lead role.[1] In December 2025, Joe Cole and Hoa Xuande joined the cast.[2][3] In January 2026, Kyle Allen, Brian Duong, Duy Nguyễn, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Aden Young, and Sam Rechner rounded out the cast.[4]
Principal photography began on January 16, 2026, in Queensland.[5][6]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 4, 2025). "Alan Ritchson Reteams With Director Patrick Hughes For Untitled Amazon MGM Studios Pic About Navy SEAL Mike Thornton". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 17, 2025). "Joe Cole Joins Alan Ritchson In Mike Thornton Navy SEAL Movie At Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 19, 2025). "Alan Ritchson-Starring Mike Thornton Navy SEAL Pic Adds Hoa Xuande". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (January 26, 2026). "Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sam Rechner, Aden Young Join Alan Ritchson in Amazon MGM's Navy SEAL Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (January 8, 2026). "Alan Ritchson Returns to Queensland to Begin Filming Sylvester Stallone-Produced Navy SEAL Pic for Amazon MGM Studios". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Dodge, Jeff (January 16, 2026). "Alan Ritchson Shares First Look At Intense Navy Seal Role In New Prime Video Action Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 26, 2026.