Draft:Breakneck (film)
{{Short description|American action drama film}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
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| director = Jim Byrkit
| producer = {{plainlist|
- James Leon
- Ted Field
- Justin Smith
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| screenplay = Nick Kocher
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| studio = {{plainlist|
- 8th Gear Entertainment
- Radar Pictures
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| country = United States
| language = English
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Breakneck is an upcoming sports action movie based around Formula E racing. Jim Byrkit will direct from a screenplay by Nick Kocher.
Synopsis
A female protagonist moves between the racing world and the life of a getaway driver.{{Cite web|url= https://collider.com/breakneck-female-focused-racing-thriller/|website=Collider|title= 'Jumanji' Producer Backs Female-Focused Racing Thriller 'Breakneck'|first=Hilary|last=Remley|date=February 16, 2023|access-date=March 7, 2023}}
Production
The film is being produced by 8th Gear Entertainment and Radar Pictures. It is being made in partnership with FIA ABB Formula E. In February 2023 James Leon and Ted Field and Justin Smith were announced as producers. Executive producers include Daniel Homedes and script writer Nick Kocher. The project was announced to have a schedule to begin shooting in London with principal photography slated to begin in July 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/global/ted-field-james-leon-8th-gear-breakneck-1235523531|title= Jumanji,’ ‘Riddick’ Producer Ted Field Teams With James Leon’s 8th Gear on Racing Action Thriller ‘Breakneck’ (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Leo|last=Barraclough|date=15 February 2023|accessdate=29 June 2023}}
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