Distribution plans are “finalizing” for The Blind, a 1960s biopic about controversial Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, due for a September 22, 2023 US release.
“There’s a large, underserved audience that cares deeply about the Robertsons,” Phil’s nephew/producer Zach Dasher told Deadline on Wednesday.
“This film traces the origins of this beloved family with an authenticity that will surprise and inspire millions of fans.”
Next year! Distribution plans are “finalizing” for The Blind, a 1960s biopic about controversial Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, due for a September 22, 2023 US release
On June 6th, director Andrew Hyatt (All These Small Things and Paul, Apostle Of Christ) announced that production on The Blind, set in 1960s Louisiana, was complete.
Aron von Andrian from House of the Dragon plays the adult version of Phil Robertson, who “struggles with the shame of his past as a husband and father grapples with his own alcoholism and complicated family dynamics.”
The Haunting of Bly Manor alum Amelia Eve called the story “beautiful” after wrapping up her role as the adult version of Phil’s wife, Marsha, aka “Miss Kay” Carroway on May 19.
‘Louisiana. It was wild, immersive, jazzy, a bit swampy and so full of love,” wrote the 30-year-old from England.
At the helm! On June 6th, director Andrew Hyatt (All These Small Things and Paul, Apostle Of Christ) announced that production on The Blind, set in 1960s Louisiana, was complete
Origin story: Aron von Andrian (pictured July 7) from House of the Dragon plays the adult version of Phil Robertson as he “struggles with the shame of his past while navigating his own alcoholism and complicated family dynamics as a husband and father.” “.
‘It really takes a village’: The Haunting of Bly Manor alum Amelia Eve (R) called the story ‘beautiful’ after reprising her role as the adult version of Phil’s wife Marsha aka ‘Miss Kay’ on May 19 Carroway had packed
“A big wet hug. Look forward to sharing this beautiful story with all of you. It really takes a whole village.”
24-year-old Lake star Brielle Robillard plays the younger Miss Kay, while 11-year-old Scarlett Abinante plays the 12-year-old version of the matriarch.
The 71-year-old housewife confessed to Us Weekly in 2014 that she was just 16 when she gave birth to the first – Alan – of her four children with Robertson in 1964 and they weren’t legally married until 1968.
The 76-year-old Hunter grew up poor with no toilet/bathtub or electricity before becoming a front row quarterback in 1966 while on a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University.
BTS: The Lake star Brielle Robillard (pictured May 9) — who is 24 — plays the younger Miss Kay, while 11-year-old Scarlett Abinante plays the 12-year-old version of the matriarch
Still going strong! The 71-year-old housewife (L, pictured in 2020) confessed to Us Weekly in 2014 that she was just 16 when she welcomed the first – Alan – of her four children with Robertson (R) in 1964, and they did not legally married until 1968
After turning down a Washington Redskins recruit to hunt, Phil earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and worked as a school teacher while pursuing his master’s degree in education in night classes.
Robertson — who also worked as a commercial fisherman and bar owner — became a born-again Christian after struggling with alcoholism and other personal issues that led to a brief marital separation.
“It was important to us that the film was real. Phil’s transformation proves that anyone can change and that there is always hope,” noted Phil’s son/producer Willie.
Review! The 76-year-old Hunter and his family rose to global fame with their A&E hit reality show Duck Dynasty, which aired for 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017
Open: Phil was briefly suspended from the cable network after making homophobic comments to GQ in 2013, and he also drew ire over a 2015 CPAC speech involving Nazis, sexually transmitted diseases and murdered atheists (pictured September 24 ).
“The Blind is a powerful story of love and redemption. This film will show that no one is beyond the grace of God and no one has gone so far that they cannot change their lives.’
The 16-year-old Bible-quoting grandfather and his family rose to global fame with their A&E hit reality show Duck Dynasty, which aired for 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017.
Phil was briefly suspended from the cable network after making homophobic comments to GQ in 2013, and he also drew ire over a 2015 CPAC speech involving Nazis, STDs and murdered atheists.