
Special Operations Command – or SOCOM – would have a vastly more prominent role in dealing with emerging threats to the United States.

That day caused a national catharsis and forced civilian and military leaders within the Department of Defense to begin to rethink how to deal with threats to the Nation in the twenty-first century.Īs this re-evaluation began to take shape, one thing became immediately apparent, the U.S. Like many things that still impact us today, it started on September 11, 2001, a day that is riveted into the consciousness all Americans.

It is a story that is as intriguing as the movie and novelization. We think this “story within the story” about how Act of Valor came to be made in the first place will resonate with you. to make a big, fun, commercial film.” Iwanyk produced the Denis Villenueve-directed Sicario, which premiered at Toronto and also has the Alex Proyas-directed Gods of Egypt for Lionsgate’s Summit, and a sequel to John Wick that begins shooting in the fall.Now for a truly behind-the-scenes look at Act of Valor. “We are thrilled to have him join Outlaws Inc. “Scott Waugh is one of the smartest and most inventive action directors working today,” Iwanyk said. In keeping with the other films directed by former stuntman Waugh, this one also will be heavy on action. He documents his exploits following a gang of military men, who find themselves without work or prospects in the 1990s, and buy a decommissioned plane to start an international cargo delivery business. is based on a true story penned by journalist Matt Potter.

Waugh told a grounded story in the sleeper hit Act of Valor using real Navy SEALs, and he followed by directing Need For Speed at Disney.

Gao is the chairman and founder of Fundamental Films, which will fully finance the film. The script is by Banshee co-creator David Schickler, and it’s set with Thunder Road and Fundamental Films, with Basil Iwanyk and Mark Gao producing. EXCLUSIVE: Act Of Valor director Scott Waugh is set to helm Outlaws Inc., a fact-based drama about military men who turn to mercenary work.
