OneCaptain America 4andTop Gun: Maverickstar has officially found his next project while also taking a big step up. A new report fromDeadlinerevealed thatDanny Ramirezwill star in and write the script forPursuit of Torch, a conspiracy thriller that proves human connections can often be found in the most unlikely places.Slave PlaycreatorJeremy O. Harriswill also produce the project with Ramirez, which will mark his first time in both endeavors. Ramirez has shined while starring in major franchises likeTop Gunand theMCU, and while writing and producing is an entirely different beast, he’s proven himself to be more than up to the task.
No director is attached to helmPursuit of Torchyet, and additional casting for the film is ongoing asRamirez is currently the only one tapped to star. In addition to Ramirez and Harris,Niv GafnyandTom Culliverwill also produce the film along withJosh Godfrey. Few plot details or filming information are known at this time, but will likely become available as further casting commences and the film also finds a director. Despite his lack of experience in both writing and producing, Ramirez has found someone who believes in his vision and will allow him to bring it to life on the big screen.
Danny Ramirez Has Been on a Red-Hot Run of Late
Ramirez first broke out and made a name for himself starring inAssassination Nation, the teen horror dark comedy fromSam Levinsonwhich also starsOdessa Young. He parlayed his early career success into a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he played Joaquin Torres previously inThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and will take over the mantle of Falcon from Sam Wilson inCaptain America: Brave New World.
Ramirez also has his name stamped on the billion-dollar movieTop Gun: Maverickwhere he plays Fanboy in the military action epic starringTom CruiseandGlen Powell. Ramirez will next be seen inTodd Haynes' upcoming movie which also starsJoaquin Phoenix, and he recently wrapped filming onThe Last of UsSeason 2, where he’ll play the WLF soldier Manny in the Emmy Award-winning series.
Ramirez’sPursuit of Torchdoes not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watch him inThe Falcon and The Winter SoldieronDisney+.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Following the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities – and their patience.
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